Diplomat Apartments
601 W Yandell Dr,
El Paso, TX 79902
$949 - $1,450
1-2 Beds
Sunset Heights
El Paso, TX
Sunset Heights - El Paso, TX
Area Guide
Delight in the historic charm of this convenient locale
Historic
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Charming
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Convenient
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Scenic
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Mountain Views
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Sunset Heights is a charming residential retreat tucked between the University of Texas at El Paso and Downtown El Paso. Historic houses and structures in various architectural stylings make up the bulk of the neighborhood, contributing a unique sense of character and a wide variety of rentals to the area. Some of the homes even date back to 1890 and are prominently featured on the annual Sunset Heights Tour of Homes.
Sunset Heights’ coveted location makes it a top choice for downtown commuters and healthcare workers as well as numerous university students, faculty, and staff. Interstate 10 hugs the neighborhood, connecting residents to the greater metro area and beyond.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Sunset Heights is $612 for a studio, $837 for one bedroom, $950 for two bedrooms, and $1,269 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sunset Heights has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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303 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$612/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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666 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$837/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,013 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$950/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,247 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,269/month
Average Rent
Transportation
79
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
51
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
50
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens
- Magoffin Home State Historic Site
- Chamizal National Memorial
- Franklin Mountains State Park
- Wyler Aerial Tramway
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 November 2025.