Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown El Paso Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $300 (30 Rentals)
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1114 E Rio Grande Ave

Highlander Apartments

1211 N Ochoa St

1309 E Rio Grande Ave

2225 Magoffin Ave

2221 Bassett Ave
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912 Park St

Wyoming Pearl

1311 E San Antonio 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 | $787 | $650 | $900 |
Downtown El Paso 1 Bedroom Apartments | $928 | $625 | $1,525 |
Downtown El Paso 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,255 | $750 | $2,750 |
Downtown El Paso 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,215 | $1,000 | $1,400 |
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There are currently 30 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. 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 | $750 |
Wyoming Pearl | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Savoy Lofts | A1 | Studio,1BA | $900 |
THE 501- Downtown living | B6 | 2BR,1BA | $979 |
La Mariposa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Nuestra Senora | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,311 |
The Townhomes at 1400 N. Kansas at River | A1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown El Paso, TX
As of October 15, 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 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Nuestra Senora starting at $1,311 with a $1.42 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 |
Nuestra Senora | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
La Mariposa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
THE 501- Downtown living | B4 | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
1944 Arizona Ave, Unit 1944 Arizona Ave Unit 1 | 1944 Arizona Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
Savoy Lofts | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.53 |
Ramey Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet 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 $1,695.
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 $1,199.
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 2 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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Lori Rosario
El Paso has been inhabited for thousands of years and still has much to offer people of all ages and walks of life.

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