
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown El Paso Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $500 (42 Rentals)
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1114 E Rio Grande Ave

Highlander Apartments

1014 N Virginia St, Unit 1 bd bath

1309 E Rio Grande Ave
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1906 Yandell Dr

1311 E San Antonio Ave

810 Heisig Ave

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3117 Cypress Ave

615 Arizona Ave

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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 |
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Downtown El Paso Studio Apartments | $800 | $650 | $900 |
Downtown El Paso 1 Bedroom Apartments | $889 | $580 | $1,525 |
Downtown El Paso 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,215 | $700 | $2,750 |
Downtown El Paso 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,278 | $1,100 | $1,450 |
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There are currently 42 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. Wyoming Pearl 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 |
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Ramey Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Wyoming Pearl | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Savoy Lofts | A1 | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Oregon Pearl | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Magoffin Park Villas | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
La Mariposa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown El Paso, TX
As of August 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown El Paso area is the $1.25 price per square foot A1 Model at The Townhomes at 1400 N. Kansas at River in the in the San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Downtown El Paso apartment is the 709 E Yandell Dr Model at 709 E Yandell Dr, Unit 709-B E. Yandell starting at $1,450 with a $1.27 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. |
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The Townhomes at 1400 N. Kansas at River | A1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
709 E Yandell Dr, Unit 709-B E. Yandell | 709 E Yandell Dr | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
301 S El Paso St, Unit 203 | 301 S El Paso St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
1407 E San Antonio Ave, Unit Apt for rent | 1407 E San Antonio Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
La Mariposa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
1211 Los Angeles Dr, Unit 2 bed1bath UTEP N DOWNTOW | 1211 Los Angeles Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Magoffin Park Villas | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
1531 Mundy Dr, Unit 3 | 1531 Mundy Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Oregon Pearl | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Ramey Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.45 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Downtown El Paso, El Paso, and the greater El Paso area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Downtown El Paso Neighborhood in El Paso, TX
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
54 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown El Paso?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown El Paso is Wyoming Pearl which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Downtown El Paso costs $1,240.
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 4 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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