
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridgecrest Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $500 (43 Rentals)
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Vista Sol El Paso

704 Wellesley Rd

5200 Carousel Dr

Wallington Plaza Apartment Homes

Tio Cooper

1309 E Rio Grande Ave

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Trio Apartments

5252 Carousel Dr

Paso Oeste Apartments

The Preserve at Mesa Hills

1307 E Nevada Ave, Unit Unit B, Unit Unit B

5209 Carousel Dr

Vista Ventana Apartments
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Suncrest Apartments

Terrace Hill

Sedona Peak

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Double Tree
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5233 Carousel Dr

Palomar West

Chimneys

The Hills At North Mesa

Cliff Dwellers

Las Lomas

The Pointe

1910 N Stanton St
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West Town

La Mariposa Apartments

The Tuscany at Mesa Hills

4800 N Stanton St, Unit 16, Unit 16

Continental House Apartments

5236 Carousel Dr

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Desert Pearl Apartments
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1415 Brown St

900 E Baltimore Dr

502 Cincinnati Ave
Ridgecrest, El Paso, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ridgecrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest Studio Apartments | $944 | $595 | $1,473 |
| Ridgecrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,038 | $650 | $1,999 |
| Ridgecrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,172 | $694 | $2,550 |
| Ridgecrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $852 | $3,125 |
| Ridgecrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $969 | $969 | $969 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ridgecrest Neighborhood of El Paso, TX.
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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 Carousel Plaza Apartments priced from $595. Vista Sol El Paso has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $627. Here are the most affordable Ridgecrest apartments for rent in El Paso, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carousel Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| Vista Sol El Paso | Studio | Studio,1BA | $627 |
| Trio Apartments | Studio,Kitchen,Utilities,1Bath | Studio,1BA | $760 |
| Wallington Plaza Apartment Homes | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Paso Oeste Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $780 |
| The Preserve at Mesa Hills | The Hot Springs | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Vista Ventana Apartments | 2-1 | 2BR,1BA | $826 |
| Santa Fe Place | Pueblo | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Tio Cooper | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $852 |
| Suncrest Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $852 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgecrest, TX
As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridgecrest area is the $1.08 price per square foot Building A Unit 5 Model at Luxx Verge Villas in the in the Mission Hills neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Ridgecrest apartment is the 3 Bedroom 3 Bath Model at Rubin Heights starting at $1,450 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Mission Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ridgecrest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxx Verge Villas | Building A Unit 5 | 3BR,3BA | $1.08 |
| Rubin Heights | 3 Bedroom 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $0.89 |
| Overlook Apartments | 2x2 TH W/D | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
| West Town | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Kings Hill Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
| Tio Cooper | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| El Dorado Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| The Hills At North Mesa | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Vista Ventana Apartments | 2-1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Paso Oeste Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ridgecrest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ridgecrest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ridgecrest is under $852.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ridgecrest?
The cheapest apartment in Ridgecrest is Wallington Plaza Apartment Homes which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Ridgecrest costs $1,223.
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 10 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 $969 which is $254 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridgecrest.
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