Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Mesa Hills Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $500 (45 Rentals)

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5236 Carousel Dr
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5236 Carousel Dr

5236 Carousel DrEl Paso, TX 79912
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Del Prado Apartments

300 Shadow Mountain DrEl Paso, TX 79912
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Windsor Place

44 Fountain RdEl Paso, TX 79912
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The Thunderbird

252 SHADOW MOUNTAIN 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 Vista Sol El Paso priced from $627. Carousel Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Upper Mesa Hills apartments for rent in El Paso, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Sol El PasoStudioStudio,1BA$627
Carousel Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Paso Oeste Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$750
Santa Fe PlacePueblo1BR,1BA$775
5252 Carousel Dr2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$775
The Preserve at Mesa HillsThe Hot Springs1BR,1BA$785
Suncrest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Seville West Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$810
Indian Springs ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$840
Kings Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Mesa Hills, TX

As of January 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Mesa Hills area is the $1.04 price per square foot Plan B Model at Coronado Springs in the in the South Belvidere neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Upper Mesa Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Washer/Dryer Model at Alto Mesa Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the South Belvidere 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 SpringsPlan B3BR,2BA$1.04
Alto Mesa Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome Washer/Dryer2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Overlook Apartments2x2 TH W/D2BR,1.5BA$1.14
The Hills At North Mesa2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Villa De Leon Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated Unit2BR,1BA$1.15
Kings Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1.5BA$1.12
Seville West Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.01
Las LomasB12BR,1BA$1.15
5252 Carousel Dr2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Paso Oeste Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09

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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 $845.

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

The cheapest apartment in Upper Mesa Hills is Carousel Plaza Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Upper Mesa Hills costs $1,320.

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 8 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 $1,084 which is $236 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Mesa Hills.

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