Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desierto Plaza Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $500 (23 Rentals)

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West Side Senior Housing
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Side Senior Housing

225 Mcclintock DrEl Paso, TX 79932
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Medano Heights
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Medano Heights

7801 Medano DrEl Paso, TX 79912
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Fairview Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview Apartments

211-233 Fairview CtEl Paso, TX 79932
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Artcraft Palms
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Artcraft Palms

6137 Will Jordan PlEl Paso, TX 79932
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Desierto Plaza, El Paso, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Desierto Plaza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Desierto Plaza area of El Paso, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Crossroads Valley Apartments priced from $725. Pear Tree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Desierto Plaza apartments for rent in El Paso, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crossroads Valley Apartments1-11BR,1BA$725
Pear Tree ApartmentsStudio, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted)Studio,1BA$799
Indian Springs ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$839
Redd Rd Village ApartmentApartment 1 Bd 1 Ba 2 Reserved Parking1BR,1BA$875
Casa Barranca2x1 -7672BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desierto Plaza, TX

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Desierto Plaza area is the $0.83 price per square foot A-549 Model at Belvidere Village Duplexes in the in the Coronado neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Desierto Plaza apartment is the 3 Bedroom TH Model at Coronado Villas Luxury Townhomes starting at $1,750 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Coronado neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Desierto Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Belvidere Village DuplexesA-5493BR,2.5BA$0.83
Coronado Villas Luxury Townhomes3 Bedroom TH3BR,2.5BA$1.01
Villas at West Mountain3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.91
El Pavon ApartmentsSienna2BR,1BA$0.82
Arterra At Alto Rey Apartments2BR/1.5BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Mesa Village ApartmentsThe Chaco Canyon2BR,1BA$1.21
Vista Oeste2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.29
Indian Springs ApartmentsA41BR,1.5BA$1.30
Casa Barranca2x1.5 - 7792BR,1.5BA$1.19
Crossroads Valley Apartments1-11BR,1BA$1.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Desierto Plaza, El Paso, TX

Ranked #45

Among neighborhoods in El Paso, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Desierto Plaza, El Paso, and the greater El Paso area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Desierto Plaza Neighborhood in El Paso, TX

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Desierto Plaza Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Desierto Plaza?

The cheapest apartment in Desierto Plaza is Crossroads Valley Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Desierto Plaza costs $1,545.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Desierto Plaza?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Desierto Plaza that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Desierto Plaza?

Cheap apartments in Desierto Plaza have an average cost of $589 which is $956 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Desierto Plaza.

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