Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thunderbird Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $500 (41 Rentals)

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Del Prado Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Del Prado Apartments

300 Shadow Mountain DrEl Paso, TX 79912
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Windsor Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Place

44 Fountain RdEl Paso, TX 79912
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The Thunderbird
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Thunderbird

252 SHADOW MOUNTAIN DrEl Paso, TX 79912
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Thunderbird, El Paso, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Thunderbird Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thunderbird area of El Paso, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Caprock Apartment Homes priced from $799. Vista Ventana Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $826. Here are the most affordable Thunderbird apartments for rent in El Paso, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Caprock Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Vista Ventana Apartments2-12BR,1BA$826
Villa De Leon Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
The EstatesA11BR,1BA$880
Double TreeOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$889
Palomar WestA11BR,1BA$899
Indian Springs ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$908
ChimneysJunior One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$919
La Mesa Pearl4041BR,1BA$949
The Tuscany at Mesa HillsPortofino1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thunderbird, TX

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Onix Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Mission Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thunderbird apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Luxx Verge VillasBuilding A Unit 53BR,3BA$1.08
The Onix Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.28
Coronado SpringsPlan B3BR,2BA$1.04
Alto Mesa Apartments2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1.14
Mountain Village2 BED / 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.17
Seville West Apartments2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$0.97
Arterra At Alto Rey Apartments2BR/1.5BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Villa De Leon Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated Unit2BR,1BA$1.15
Vista Oeste2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.29
Vista Ventana Apartments2-12BR,1BA$1.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thunderbird Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Thunderbird Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Thunderbird Apartment is $880 at The Estates.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Thunderbird Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Thunderbird is starting from $826 at Vista Ventana Apartments.

What is the most affordable Thunderbird Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Thunderbird Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Coronado Springs and starts from $1,450.

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An El Paso, TX Local Expert's Guide to Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters

Written by: Lori Rosario

El Paso has been inhabited for thousands of years and still has much to offer people of all ages and walks of life.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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