Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown El Paso Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $400 (30 Rentals)

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917 Wyoming Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

917 Wyoming Ave

917 Wyoming AveEl Paso, TX 79902
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D Lamar Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

D Lamar Apartments

717 Magoffin AveEl Paso, TX 79901
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1601 El Paso St
Studio Apartments

1601 El Paso St

1601 El Paso StEl Paso, TX 79902
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Tays North
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tays North

2114 Magoffin AveEl Paso, TX 79901
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The Pearl Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pearl Apartments

220 W Yandell DrEl Paso, TX 79902
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Tres Vistas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tres Vistas

1600 Arizona AveEl Paso, TX 79902
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610 Prospect
Studio Apartments

610 Prospect

610 Prospect StEl Paso, TX 79902
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Blue Flame Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Flame Apartments

304 Texas AveEl Paso, TX 79901
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Martin Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Martin Lofts

217 N Stanton StEl Paso, TX 79901
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410 W Yandell
1 Bedroom Apartments

410 W Yandell

410 W Yandell DrEl Paso, TX 79902
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1026 Myrtle Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1026 Myrtle Ave

1026 Myrtle AveEl Paso, TX 79901
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1415 Brown St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1415 Brown St

1415 Brown StEl Paso, TX 79902
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412 W. Yandell Drive
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

412 W. Yandell Drive

412 W Yandell DrEl Paso, TX 79902
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1024 N Oregon St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1024 N Oregon St

1024 N Oregon StEl Paso, TX 79902
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1012-1016 N Oregon St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1012-1016 N Oregon St

1012-1016 N Oregon StEl Paso, TX 79902
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1201 N St Vrain St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1201 N St Vrain St

1201-1221 N St Vrain StEl Paso, TX 79902
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1217 N Mesa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1217 N Mesa

1217 N Mesa StEl Paso, TX 79902
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Downtown El Paso, El Paso, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown El Paso Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown El Paso area of El Paso, TX is a Studio unit found at Loma Apartments priced from $620. Ramey Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Downtown El Paso apartments for rent in El Paso, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Loma ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$620
Ramey ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Oregon PearlStudioStudio,1BA$825
Savoy LoftsA1Studio,1BA$900
Magoffin Park VillasPlan A11BR,1BA$930
THE 501- Downtown living2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$970
Tremont Place Apartments3 bd 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,200
62 Squared Apartments2 Beds, 2.5 Baths2BR,2BA$1,325
The Townhomes at 1400 N. Kansas at RiverA12BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown El Paso, TX

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown El Paso area is the $1.25 price per square foot A1 Model at The Townhomes at 1400 N. Kansas at River in the in the Segundo Barrio neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Downtown El Paso apartment is the 3 bd 2 Bath Model at Tremont Place Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown El Paso apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Townhomes at 1400 N. Kansas at RiverA12BR,1.5BA$1.25
Tremont Place Apartments3 bd 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.00
62 Squared Apartments2 Beds, 2.5 Baths2BR,2.5BA$1.33
Magoffin Park VillasPlan A11BR,1BA$1.44
THE 501- Downtown living2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.57
Savoy LoftsA1Studio ,1BA$1.53
Ramey ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.45
Oregon PearlStudioStudio ,1BA$1.65
Loma ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown El Paso, El Paso, TX

Ranked #227

Among neighborhoods in El Paso, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Downtown El Paso, El Paso, and the greater El Paso area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Downtown El Paso Neighborhood in El Paso, TX

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown El Paso Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown El Paso?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown El Paso is under $1,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown El Paso?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown El Paso is Loma Apartments which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in Downtown El Paso costs $1,220.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown El Paso?

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 2 regular apartments in Downtown El Paso that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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