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El Paso, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in El Paso, TX

Pricing Updated: 02/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the El Paso, TX area range in price from $508 to $3,500 with an overall median price of $1,664. The three El Paso neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Valley at $508, Tobin Mount at $665, and Indian Ridge North at $725. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for El Paso Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Valley$1,000$508103
Tobin Mount$1,125$6651758
Indian Ridge North$1,127$725657
Irvin$1,132$6651999
Tobin Park$1,132$6651968
Chamizal$1,150$1,15015
Della Park$1,150$595649
Esper$1,165$725561
Sambrano$1,167$595522
Castner Heights$1,182$6651974

Cheapest Available El Paso Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Paso, TX is a Studio unit found at Trio Apartments in the Mission Hills neighborhood priced from $587. 62 Squared Apartments in the Segundo Barrio neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $610. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Paso apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$587
62 Squared Apartments2 Beds, 3 Baths2BR,3BA$610
Maxwell Pines1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$625
Vista Sol El PasoStudioStudio,1BA$627
Santorini1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Hayes Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Trinity Place Apartments1x1 - 4041BR,1BA$665
Hallmark Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Raintree VillageStudioStudio,1BA$700
Ramey ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Paso, TX

As of February 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Paso area is the $0.66 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home Model at Rubin Heights in the in the Ridgecrest neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value El Paso apartment is the 3/2.00 Model at Santa Rosa Apartment Homes starting at $1,495 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the South Belvidere neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Paso apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rubin Heights3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home3BR,2BA$0.66
Santa Rosa Apartment Homes3/2.003BR,2BA$0.92
The CaterinaThe Sunland3BR,2BA$0.83
62 Squared Apartments2 Beds, 3 Baths2BR,3BA$0.51
Mountain Heights Apartments3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$0.63
Whispering Sands TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.93
La Mesa Apartments2 Bedroom Flat C32BR,2BA$0.90
Seville West Apartments2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$0.92
Fairbanks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1.5BA$0.79
Villa Camille Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89

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El Paso Overview

El Paso is perhaps the most well-known border town in the United States. Located on the Rio Grande, sandwiched between the southern tip of New Mexico and Mexico, the city combines with Ciudad Juarez and Las Cruces, New Mexico to form the Paso del Norte region. It is the largest bilingual workforce in the western hemisphere, and it contains more than 2.7 million people. El Paso apartments are always in hot demand as the city is the metropolitan center of a region spanning roughly 300 miles in every direction. It is known as the most peaceful and harmonious blending of cultures in the world.

Why live in El Paso, TX?

People who stay in El Paso do so for the low crime rate, cultural diversity, low cost of living, affordable health care and education and the strong sense of local pride. The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is nationally famous for sports programs, medicine and engineering. It also plays host to the Sun Bowl, one of college football's largest and oldest bowls. Of course the food is amazing too. No city in the country offers better options for authentic, traditional Mexican food. Only an hour drive away from the chile capital of the world, restaurants like L & Js and Chopes will ruin you for Mexican food anywhere else.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Paso, TX

Ranked #25

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around El Paso, TX

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Paso Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in El Paso?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in El Paso is at Trio Apartments listed at $587.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Paso Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Paso Apartment is $625 at Maxwell Pines.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Paso is starting from $610 at 62 Squared Apartments.

What is the most affordable El Paso Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap El Paso Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mountain Heights Apartments and starts from $750.

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