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Area Guide

Mission Hills South El Paso, TX

A scenic neighborhood resting the foothills of the Franklin Mountains

Great Location Outdoors Commuter

Nestled in the foothills of the Franklin Mountains, just north of the University of Texas at El Paso campus, Mission Hills South is a beautiful suburban neighborhood. It is located on the north end of the university, providing residents fast access to the Sun Bowl Stadium and Don Haskins Center. North Mesa Street, which serves as the western border, features a variety of diverse eateries, bars, specialty shops, and more.

Mission Hills South residents enjoy visiting Mission Hills Park, located in the center of the neighborhood. This park offers a playground, a walking path, tennis courts, and a basketball court. A trail runs through the neighborhood and outdoor hobbies like hiking, mountain biking, and camping are very popular since there are several green spaces nearby, including the Franklin Mountains State Park. If you plan on commuting to Downtown El Paso from your Mission Hills South Apartment, the city is about two miles south and can be reached in less than 10 minutes. Bus service is available as well, with several stops throughout the neighborhood.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Mission Hills South is $848 for a studio, $936 for one bedroom, and $1,075 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mission Hills South has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 484 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $848/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 652 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $936/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 903 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,075/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

70 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens
  • Magoffin Home State Historic Site
  • Wyler Aerial Tramway
  • Chamizal National Memorial
  • Franklin Mountains State Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • El Paso International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.