Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mesa Hills Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $500 (44 Rentals)

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5236 Carousel DrEl Paso, TX 79912
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Mesa Hills, El Paso, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mesa Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mesa Hills area of El Paso, TX is a Studio unit found at Carousel Plaza Apartments priced from $595. Vista Sol El Paso has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $627. Here are the most affordable Mesa Hills apartments for rent in El Paso, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carousel Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Vista Sol El PasoStudioStudio,1BA$627
Trio ApartmentsStudio,Kitchen,Utilities,1BathStudio,1BA$760
Paso Oeste Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$780
The Preserve at Mesa HillsThe Hot Springs1BR,1BA$795
Vista Ventana Apartments2-12BR,1BA$815
Kings Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
Casa Barranca2x1.5 - 7792BR,1BA$845
Seville West Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$851
Tio Cooper3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$852

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa Hills, TX

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mesa Hills area is the $0.89 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3 Bath Model at Rubin Heights in the in the Mission Hills neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Mesa Hills apartment is the 3/1.5 Model at The Rosetta Apartment Homes starting at $1,200 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the South Belvidere neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mesa Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rubin Heights3 Bedroom 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.89
The Rosetta Apartment Homes3/1.53BR,1.5BA$0.82
Overlook Apartments2x2 TH W/D2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Alto Mesa Apartments2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1.14
Tio Cooper3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.90
Nouveau Place Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.07
The Hills At North Mesa2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Kings Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Seville West Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Paso Oeste Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Mesa Hills, 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 our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mesa Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mesa Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mesa Hills is under $852.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mesa Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Mesa Hills is Paso Oeste Apartments which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Mesa Hills costs $1,320.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mesa Hills?

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 9 regular apartments in Mesa Hills 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 Mesa Hills?

Cheap apartments in Mesa Hills have an average cost of $969 which is $351 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mesa Hills.

Expert Rental Resources

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: Lauren Harrington

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