
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mesa Vista Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $400 (55 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mesa Vista area of El Paso.


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Southview

San Pedro

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The Meadows
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Shadow Ridge

Wyndchase

La Plaza

High Ridge

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Freeway East Apartments

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Wedgewood Place

Lomaland Townhomes

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Alvarez Apartments

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Laguna Apartments

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Monterrey Gardens

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Cantera Apartments

593 Myra St

Ranger Trail Apartments

11601 James Watt Dr

8153 St Andrew Ln
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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 | $809 | $680 | $1,029 |
| Mesa Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,029 | $695 | $1,259 |
| Mesa Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,187 | $699 | $1,535 |
| Mesa Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,425 | $999 | $1,650 |
| Mesa Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $1,497 | $1,875 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mesa Vista Neighborhood of El Paso, TX.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Santa Lucia Apartments priced from $689. Hacienda Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Mesa Vista apartments for rent in El Paso, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Lucia Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $689 |
| Hacienda Heights | A1 | 2BR,1BA | $699 |
| San Pedro | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Tigua Village- All Utilities Included | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Mediterranean Apartments | 2bd Mediterranean | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| San Mateo Apartments | Baja | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Valley Place Apartments | 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
| The Meadows | One Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Southview | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Citadel | 1x1 M | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa Vista, TX
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mesa Vista area is the $1.03 price per square foot Plan B Model at Desert Ridge Apartments in the in the Cielo Vista neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Mesa Vista apartment is the Chateau Model at Wyndchase starting at $915 with a $1.17 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Ridge Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Wyndchase | Chateau | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Meadows | One Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Valley Place Apartments | 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Ranger Trail Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| The Citadel | 1x1 M | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Mediterranean Apartments | 2bd Mediterranean | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Southview | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Hacienda Heights | A1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Santa Lucia Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mesa Vista Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mesa Vista?
The cheapest apartment in Mesa Vista is Santa Lucia Apartments which is listed at $689, while the average apartment in Mesa Vista costs $3,050.
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 $434 which is $2,616 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mesa Vista.
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