Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rim University Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $500 (25 Rentals)

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Alborada
Studio Apartments

Alborada

1531 Brown StEl Paso, TX 79902
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1219 N El Paso St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1219 N El Paso St

1219 N El Paso StEl Paso, TX 79902
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Earl-Francis
Studio Apartments

Earl-Francis

1105 N Virginia StEl Paso, TX 79902

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Studio Apartments

Lamar apartments

1508 N Stanton StEl Paso, TX 79902
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211 W Schuster Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

211 W Schuster Ave

211 W Schuster AveEl Paso, TX 79902
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1625 N Stanton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1625 N Stanton St

1625 N Stanton StEl Paso, TX 79902

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1707 N Stanton St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1707 N Stanton St

1707 N Stanton StEl Paso, TX 79902
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1024 N Oregon St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1024 N Oregon St

1024 N Oregon StEl Paso, TX 79902
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1012-1016 N Oregon St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1012-1016 N Oregon St

1012-1016 N Oregon StEl Paso, TX 79902
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1217 N Mesa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1217 N Mesa

1217 N Mesa StEl Paso, TX 79902
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1201 N St Vrain St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1201 N St Vrain St

1201-1221 N St Vrain StEl Paso, TX 79902
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Rim University, El Paso, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rim University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rim University area of El Paso, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Highlander Apartments priced from $720. Sedona Peak has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable Rim University apartments for rent in El Paso, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highlander Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
Sedona Peak1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Nuestra Senora2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,311
The Townhomes at 1400 N. Kansas at RiverA12BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rim University, TX

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rim University area is the $1.25 price per square foot A1 Model at The Townhomes at 1400 N. Kansas at River in the in the San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Rim University apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Nuestra Senora starting at $1,311 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Segundo Barrio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rim University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Townhomes at 1400 N. Kansas at RiverA12BR,1.5BA$1.25
Nuestra Senora2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.42
1014 N Virginia St, Unit 1 bd bath1014 N Virginia St1BR,1BA$1.18
Sedona Peak1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Highlander Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rim University, El Paso, TX

Ranked #235

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Rim University Neighborhood in El Paso, TX

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rim University Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rim University?

The cheapest apartment in Rim University is Highlander Apartments which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Rim University costs $1,080.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rim University?

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 Rim University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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