
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richard Lee Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $300 (6 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Richard Lee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Lee Studio Apartments | $672 | $650 | $695 |
| Richard Lee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,070 | $800 | $1,720 |
| Richard Lee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $855 | $2,138 |
| Richard Lee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $975 | $2,170 |
| Richard Lee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,193 | $1,193 | $1,193 |
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Cheapest Available Richard Lee Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Richard Lee area of El Paso, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Melendez Apartments priced from $775. San Marcos Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Richard Lee apartments for rent in El Paso, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melendez Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| San Marcos Apartment Homes | Azalea Suit | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| La Hacienda Apartments | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richard Lee, TX
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richard Lee area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Chapel Hill Place in the in the Southview neighborhood starting from $1,328. The second greatest value Richard Lee apartment is the 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Bella Vista Place Apartments starting at $1,140 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Ysleta neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richard Lee apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill Place | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Bella Vista Place Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| North Loop Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| La Jolla Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Melendez Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Ranger Trail Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| San Montego | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| La Hacienda Apartments | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Padres Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| San Marcos Apartment Homes | Azalea Suit | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richard Lee Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richard Lee?
The cheapest apartment in Richard Lee is Melendez Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Richard Lee costs $1,985.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richard Lee?
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 1 regular apartments in Richard Lee 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 Richard Lee?
Cheap apartments in Richard Lee have an average cost of $487 which is $1,498 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richard Lee.
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