
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown El Paso Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $400 (47 Rentals)
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1300 N Oregon St

Prospect Street Apartments

1114 N El Paso St

Highlander Apartments

1211 N Ochoa St

1309 E Rio Grande Ave

3117 Cypress Ave

2221 Bassett Ave
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1210 N Florence St

219 W Rio Grande Ave

Ramey Apartments

1707 N Stanton St

1906 Yandell Dr

1307 E Nevada Ave, Unit Unit B, Unit Unit B

511 E Nevada Ave

THE 501- Downtown living

615 Arizona Ave
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1127 N El Paso St, Unit 5

Magoffin Park Villas

Savoy Lofts

D Lamar Apartments

1114 El Paso St

Guillen Meadows

1601 El Paso St

The Pearl Apartments

Tres Vistas
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610 Prospect

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The Wallace Apartments

Blue Flame Apartments

Martin Lofts

410 W Yandell

1026 Myrtle Ave

Wyoming Pearl

1415 Brown St
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317 Park

412 W. Yandell Drive

1024 N Oregon St

1909 Yandell Dr

1012-1016 N Oregon St

1201 N St Vrain St

1217 N Mesa

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Sun Plaza Apartments
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Oregon Pearl

1419 Wyoming Ave
Downtown El Paso, El Paso, TX Local Guide

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 | $860 | $650 | $1,350 |
| Downtown El Paso 1 Bedroom Apartments | $872 | $450 | $1,525 |
| Downtown El Paso 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $750 | $2,550 |
| Downtown El Paso 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $1,189 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 47 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 $750. Savoy Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. 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 | $750 |
| Savoy Lofts | A1 | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Diplomat Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| THE 501- Downtown living | B6 | 2BR,1BA | $979 |
| Magoffin Park Villas | Plan B1- Upgrade* | 2BR,2BA | $1,065 |
| La Mariposa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown El Paso, TX
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown El Paso area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at La Mariposa Apartments in the in the San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Downtown El Paso apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Diplomat Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Segundo Barrio 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mariposa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Diplomat Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.61 |
| Magoffin Park Villas | Plan B1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.57 |
| THE 501- Downtown living | B5 | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 1944 Arizona Ave | 1944 Arizona Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Savoy Lofts | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.53 |
| Ramey Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
| 1014 Brown St | 1014 Brown St | Studio ,1BA | $3.31 |
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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 Diplomat Apartments which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Downtown El Paso costs $1,348.
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 5 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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An El Paso, TX Local Expert's Guide to Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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