Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $400 (40 Rentals)

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Elm Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Apartments

1019 Elm StEl Paso, TX 79903
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2401 Montana Apt #2
2 Bedroom Apartments

2401 Montana Apt #2

2401 Montana AveEl Paso, TX 79903
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The byron House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The byron House

3501 Keltner AveEl Paso, TX 79904
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2501-2515 Morehead Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2501-2515 Morehead Ave

2501-2515 Morehead AveEl Paso, TX 79930
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Mountain Shadow
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain Shadow

2500-2624 Morehead AveEl Paso, TX 79930
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Hillmark Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillmark Apartments

5000 Alabama StEl Paso, TX 79930
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Los Arcos
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Los Arcos

4600 Alabama StEl Paso, TX 79930
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3411 Fred Wilson Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3411 Fred Wilson Ave

3411 Fred Wilson AveEl Paso, TX 79904
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3401 Fred Wilson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3401 Fred Wilson Ave

3401 Fred Wilson AveEl Paso, TX 79904
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3300 Hayes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3300 Hayes

3300 Johnson AveEl Paso, TX 79930
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2600 Morehead Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2600 Morehead Ave

2600 Morehead AveEl Paso, TX 79930
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Lincoln Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Apartments

3301 Lincoln AveEl Paso, TX 79930
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Outer Central, El Paso, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Central area of El Paso, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Loma Apartments priced from $540. Hayes Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Outer Central apartments for rent in El Paso, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Loma ApartmentsOne Bedroom Corner1BR,1BA$540
Hayes Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
3300 Hayes1/11BR,1BA$820
The Cozy Nest Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$875
The Solana ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$900
High Vista1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$920
Sedona Peak1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Tremont Place Apartments2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$999
Cliffside at Mountain ParkA41BR,1BA$1,023

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central, TX

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Central area is the $1.07 price per square foot B2 Model at Cliffside at Mountain Park in the in the Las Sierras neighborhood starting from $1,278. The second greatest value Outer Central apartment is the 2 bd 1 ba Model at Tremont Place Apartments starting at $999 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Mission Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cliffside at Mountain ParkB22BR,2.5BA$1.07
Tremont Place Apartments2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$1.02
Grandview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
The Solana ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.15
3300 Hayes1/11BR,1BA$1.09
High Vista1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
6250 Partello St, Unit 126250 Partello St2BR,1BA$1.07
Loma ApartmentsOne Bedroom Corner1BR,1BA$0.81
Sedona Peak1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Hayes Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer Central is at Alza Dwellings listed at $1,121.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Central Apartment is $540 at Loma Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Central is starting from $999 at Tremont Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Outer Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tremont Place Apartments and starts from $1,200.

Expert Rental Resources

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