
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown El Paso Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $500 (51 Rentals)
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1005 Arizona Ave

1005 Arizona Ave

119 W Nevada Ave

1005 Arizona Ave

620 Prospect St

1005 Arizona Ave

212 W Rio Grande Ave

515 W Missouri Ave

1211 N Ochoa St
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Highlander Apartments

1820 Montana Ave, Unit 2

1309 E Rio Grande Ave

3117 Cypress Ave

Ramey Apartments

1707 N Stanton St

417 Cincinnati Ave

1408 Arizona Ave

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1014 N Virginia St, Unit 1 bd bath

2315 Myrtle Ave, Unit D
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D Lamar Apartments

1030 Wyoming Ave

Guillen Meadows

1601 El Paso St

The Pearl Apartments

Tres Vistas

1104 Myrtle Ave

610 Prospect
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The Wallace Apartments

Blue Flame Apartments

317 Park

Martin Lofts

410 W Yandell

615 Arizona Ave

1026 Myrtle Ave

Wyoming Pearl

1415 Brown St
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412 W. Yandell Drive

1024 N Oregon St

1909 Yandell Dr

308 Hills St

1012-1016 N Oregon St

1201 N St Vrain St

1217 N Mesa

1908 Olive Ave

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Sun Plaza Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown El Paso?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown El Paso Studio Apartments | $862 | $650 | $1,350 |
| Downtown El Paso 1 Bedroom Apartments | $921 | $550 | $1,600 |
| Downtown El Paso 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $750 | $2,550 |
| Downtown El Paso 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,541 | $1,189 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown El Paso Neighborhood of El Paso, TX.
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Cheapest Available Downtown El Paso Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown El Paso area of El Paso, TX is a Studio unit found at Ramey Apartments priced from $725. 1707 N Stanton St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown El Paso apartments for rent in El Paso, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramey Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| 1707 N Stanton St | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Savoy Lofts | A1 | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Diplomat Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| La Mariposa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown El Paso, TX
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown El Paso area is the $1.32 price per square foot B4 Model at The Townhomes at 1400 N. Kansas at River in the in the San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Downtown El Paso apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at La Mariposa Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown El Paso apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Townhomes at 1400 N. Kansas at River | B4 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| La Mariposa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 1305 E San Antonio Ave, Unit 1305 E San Antonio Unit B | 1305 E San Antonio Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Diplomat Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 1211 Los Angeles Dr, Unit 2 bed1bath UTEP N DOWNTOW | 1211 Los Angeles Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 1707 N Stanton St | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 1014 N Virginia St, Unit 1 bd bath | 1014 N Virginia St | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 1944 Arizona Ave | 1944 Arizona Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Savoy Lofts | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.53 |
| Ramey Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.45 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown El Paso Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown El Paso?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown El Paso is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown El Paso?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown El Paso is 1707 N Stanton St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Downtown El Paso costs $1,267.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown El Paso?
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 Downtown El Paso that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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