The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX

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The University of Texas at El Paso - El Paso, TX Area Guide

Experience the unique personality of this West Texas institution

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Within sight of the Mexican border, the University of Texas at El Paso is a truly one-of-a-kind institution, with excellent academic and research capabilities and an eclectic confluence of cultures combining to give the university an atmosphere unlike any other. One of the most distinctive features of the campus is the unique Himalayan-style architecture of the major university buildings, inspired by the local desert landscape’s visual similarity to parts of Bhutan (the campus is also home to the Chenrezig Himalayan Cultural Center). Rental rates near campus tend to be very affordable, with apartments, condos, and houses available on the east side of the university. The northeast side in particular offers excellent access to the main campus as well as the popular eateries along Mesa Street and the large parks nearby, particularly Billy Rogers Arroyo.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in El Paso, TX is $768 for a studio, $972 for one bedroom, $1,138 for two bedrooms, and $1,409 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in El Paso has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 403 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $768/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 649 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $972/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 914 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,138/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,227 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,409/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 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

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

John Drugan School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,118 Students

Harmony School of Excellence - El Paso

Public

Grades K-5

702 Students

Scotsdale Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

679 Students

Tippin Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

672 Students

Glen Cove Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

613 Students

John Drugan School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,118 Students

Spec Rafael Hernando Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

752 Students

Hornedo Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,296 Students

Col John O Ensor Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,173 Students

Harmony Science Academy (El Paso)

Public

Grades 6-12

1,020 Students

Mission Early College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

443 Students

Silva Health Magnet High School

Public

Grades 9-12

510 Students

Northwest Early College High School (NECHS)

Public

Grades 9-12

361 Students

Transmountain Early College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

348 Students

Valle Verde Early College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

328 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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