Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Mesa Hills Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $500 (67 Rentals)

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5236 Carousel Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5236 Carousel Dr

5236 Carousel DrEl Paso, TX 79912
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Upper Mesa Hills, El Paso, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Mesa Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Mesa Hills area of El Paso, TX is a Studio unit found at Carousel Plaza Apartments priced from $595. Trio Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $760. Here are the most affordable Upper Mesa Hills apartments for rent in El Paso, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carousel Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Trio ApartmentsStudio,Kitchen,Utilities,1BathStudio,1BA$760
Paso Oeste Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$780
The Preserve at Mesa HillsThe Hot Springs1BR,1BA$795
Vista Ventana Apartments2-12BR,1BA$819
Indian Springs ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$839
Tio Cooper3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$852
Suncrest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$852
Double TreeOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$889
The EstatesA21BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Mesa Hills, TX

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Mesa Hills area is the $0.89 price per square foot Townhome Model at Coronado Springs in the in the South Belvidere neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Upper Mesa Hills apartment is the Building A Unit 5 Model at Luxx Verge Villas starting at $1,999 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Mission Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Mesa Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Coronado SpringsTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.89
Luxx Verge VillasBuilding A Unit 53BR,3BA$1.08
Rubin Heights3 Bedroom 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.89
Copper Commons3BD/2BA3BR,2BA$1.10
Overlook Apartments2x2 TH W/D2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Alto Mesa Apartments2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1.14
Seville West Apartments2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$0.97
Kings Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Upstairs2BR,1BA$0.99
Tio Cooper3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.90
Paso Oeste Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Upper Mesa Hills, El Paso, and the greater El Paso area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Mesa Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Upper Mesa Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper Mesa Hills is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Mesa Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Upper Mesa Hills is Paso Oeste Apartments which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Upper Mesa Hills costs $1,409.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Mesa Hills?

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 5 regular apartments in Upper Mesa Hills 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 Upper Mesa Hills?

Cheap apartments in Upper Mesa Hills have an average cost of $484 which is $925 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Mesa Hills.

Expert Rental Resources

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

Written by: Lori Rosario

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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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.