
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mesa Vista Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $400 (64 Rentals)
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Mediterranean Apartments

Hacienda Heights

386 McCune Rd

The Citadel

San Jose Apartments

Valley Place Apartments

10725 Forest Ridge Ln, Unit 7

Paso Este

Southview
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San Pedro

San Mateo Apartments

The Meadows

Tigua Village- All Utilities Included

Paseo Park Apartments

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LAKE FAIRWAY

Phoenix

Desert Ridge Apartments

Wyndchase

Shadow Ridge
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La Plaza

High Ridge

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SUN HOLLOW

The Masters Community

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333 Milton Rd, Unit A

Gateway East Apartments- Income Restricted

Spanish Villas

Las Gardenias

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11631 James Watt Dr, Unit D

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RIDGEMAR
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SPRING PARK

Las Norias Apartments

1782 Pico Alto Dr

850 Los Surcos Rd

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1605 Common Dr

Western Carolina

North Loop Village

Freeway East Apartments

7777-7785 Franklin Dr

Lighthouse Apartments
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Terrace Park Apartments

Las Casitas Apartments

Wedgewood Place

Lomaland Townhomes

Chaparral Apartments

Alvarez Apartments

Thomas Westfall Memorial

Laguna Apartments

Hidden Grove

Monterrey Gardens
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Mesa Vista, El Paso, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mesa Vista?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Vista Studio Apartments | $799 | $618 | $857 |
| Mesa Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $961 | $695 | $1,225 |
| Mesa Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,177 | $650 | $1,535 |
| Mesa Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $1,015 | $1,700 |
| Mesa Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $1,485 | $1,875 |
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Cheapest Available Mesa Vista Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mesa Vista area of El Paso, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Hacienda Heights priced from $699. Paso Este has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Mesa Vista apartments for rent in El Paso, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacienda Heights | A1 | 2BR,1BA | $699 |
| Paso Este | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $780 |
| San Pedro | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Tigua Village- All Utilities Included | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| Mediterranean Apartments | 2bd Mediterranean | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| LAKE FAIRWAY | Enclave | Studio,1BA | $837 |
| Ranger Trail Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| San Mateo Apartments | Baja | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Santa Lucia Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $852 |
| Valley Place Apartments | 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa Vista, TX
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mesa Vista area is the $1.37 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Las Norias Apartments in the in the Vista Del Sol neighborhood starting from $1,415. The second greatest value Mesa Vista apartment is the 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath Model at Gateway East Apartments- Income Restricted starting at $1,152 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Cielo Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mesa Vista apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Norias Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Gateway East Apartments- Income Restricted | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Las Gardenias | Two Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Valley Place Apartments | 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Citadel | 1x1 M | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Desert Ridge Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Mediterranean Apartments | 2bd Mediterranean | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Paso Este | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Hacienda Heights | A1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| San Pedro | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mesa Vista Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mesa Vista?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mesa Vista is under $865.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mesa Vista?
The cheapest apartment in Mesa Vista is San Pedro which is listed at $790, while the average apartment in Mesa Vista costs $1,680.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mesa Vista?
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 6 regular apartments in Mesa Vista 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 Vista?
Cheap apartments in Mesa Vista have an average cost of $742 which is $938 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mesa Vista.
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