Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Mesa Hills Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $500 (63 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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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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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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. Overlook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $758. 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
Overlook ApartmentsEFF1BR,1BA$758
Trio ApartmentsStudio,Kitchen,Utilities,1BathStudio,1BA$760
Paso Oeste Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$780
The Preserve at Mesa HillsThe Hot Springs1BR,1BA$795
Santa Fe PlacePueblo1BR,1BA$830
Vista Ventana Apartments2-12BR,1BA$845
Seville West Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$851
Tio Cooper3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$852
Suncrest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$852

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Mesa Hills, TX

As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Mesa Hills area is the $0.66 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home Model at Rubin Heights in the in the Mission Hills neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Upper Mesa Hills apartment is the Building A Unit 1-6 Model at Luxx Verge Villas starting at $1,850 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Ridgecrest 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.
Rubin Heights3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home3BR,2.5BA$0.66
Luxx Verge VillasBuilding A Unit 1-63BR,3BA$1.02
Coronado SpringsPlan B3BR,2BA$1.08
Santa Rosa Apartment Homes2/2.00SM2BR,2BA$0.95
Alto Mesa Apartments2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1.14
Tio Cooper3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.90
Nouveau Place Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.07
Seville West Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Copper Commons1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.15
Paso Oeste Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $852.

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

The cheapest apartment in Upper Mesa Hills is Overlook Apartments which is listed at $758, while the average apartment in Upper Mesa Hills costs $1,469.

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 6 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 $969 which is $500 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Mesa Hills.

Expert Rental Resources

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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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