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. Wallington Plaza Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $660. Here are the most affordable Ridgecrest apartments for rent in El Paso, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Sol El PasoStudioStudio,1BA$627
Wallington Plaza Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$660
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgecrest, TX

As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridgecrest area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Tio Cooper in the in the South Belvidere neighborhood starting from $852. The second greatest value Ridgecrest apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Hills At North Mesa starting at $1,070 with a $1.16 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tio Cooper3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.90
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

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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 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 $850.

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 $1,084.

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 $604 which is $480 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridgecrest.

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