
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Heights Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $500 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sunset Heights area of El Paso.


212 W Rio Grande Ave, Unit 5

Highlander Apartments

1211 N Ochoa St

1114 N El Paso St

Ramey Apartments

521 W Missouri Ave
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1601 N El Paso St

Diplomat Apartments

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418 Fewel St

608 Stewart Ct

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820 Prospect St

914 W Yandell Dr

The Townhomes at 1400 N. Kansas at River
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1601 El Paso St

The Pearl Apartments

1114 El Paso St

610 Prospect

The Wallace Apartments

410 W Yandell

412 W. Yandell Drive
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1024 N Oregon St

1012-1016 N Oregon St

1217 N Mesa

Franklin Avenue Apartments

Oregon Pearl

Trost Apartments

712 Prospect Street
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617 Prospect St

604 Upson Dr
Sunset Heights, El Paso, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Heights Studio Apartments | $684 | $650 | $750 |
| Sunset Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $826 | $550 | $1,500 |
| Sunset Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $750 | $1,795 |
| Sunset Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,985 | $1,985 | $1,985 |
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Cheapest Available Sunset Heights Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramey Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Diplomat Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Heights, TX
As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Heights area is the $1.32 price per square foot B4 Model at The Townhomes at 1400 N. Kansas at River in the in the San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Sunset Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Diplomat Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Segundo Barrio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Townhomes at 1400 N. Kansas at River | B4 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| Diplomat Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.61 |
| 820 Prospect St | 820 Prospect St | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Ramey Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSunset Heights, El Paso, TX
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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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