Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridgecrest Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $500 (36 Rentals)

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5236 Carousel Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5236 Carousel Dr

5236 Carousel DrEl Paso, TX 79912
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Desert Pearl Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Pearl Apartments

4110 West City CtEl Paso, TX 79902
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1415 Brown St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1415 Brown St

1415 Brown StEl Paso, TX 79902
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Ridgecrest, El Paso, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ridgecrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ridgecrest area of El Paso, TX is a Studio unit found at Vista Sol El Paso priced from $627. Carousel Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Ridgecrest apartments for rent in El Paso, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Sol El PasoStudioStudio,1BA$627
Carousel Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Santa Fe PlacePueblo1BR,1BA$775
5252 Carousel Dr2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$775
Paso Oeste Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$780
The Preserve at Mesa HillsThe Hot Springs1BR,1BA$785
Suncrest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Kings Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
Vista Ventana Apartments2-12BR,1BA$850
Sedona Peak1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgecrest, TX

As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridgecrest area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Hills At North Mesa in the in the Mission Hills neighborhood starting from $1,070. The second greatest value Ridgecrest apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at La Mariposa Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ridgecrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Hills At North Mesa2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
La Mariposa Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.22
West Town1X11BR,1BA$1.24
Kings Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Las LomasB12BR,1BA$1.15
Overlook Apartments1x1L1BR,1BA$1.15
5252 Carousel Dr2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Vista Ventana Apartments2-12BR,1BA$1.22
Paso Oeste Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13
Suncrest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas and customized analysis for Central El Paso. 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 proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ridgecrest Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ridgecrest?

The cheapest apartment in Ridgecrest is Carousel Plaza Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Ridgecrest costs $1,085.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ridgecrest?

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 7 regular apartments in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest?

Cheap apartments in Ridgecrest have an average cost of $599 which is $486 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridgecrest.

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