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Rental Market Trends in El Paso, TX

What is the average rent in El Paso, TX?

$966/month

Average Rent

648 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in El Paso, TX is $966 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in El Paso more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in El Paso, you can expect to pay about $730 per month for a studio, $966 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,120 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,404 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$730/month
407 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$966/month
648 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,120/month
917 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,404/month
1,226 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$882/month
635 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,197/month
1,093 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,774/month
1,613 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,107/month
2,042 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$767/month
514 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,313/month
1,116 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,724/month
1,438 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$854/month
662 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,249/month
1,035 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,491/month
1,333 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,738/month
2,746 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in El Paso, TX?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $10 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso?

Based on current rent prices, Timberwolf, Irvin and El Paso High are the most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Timberwolf
$777/month
632 Sq Ft
Irvin
$810/month
546 Sq Ft
El Paso High
$837/month
611 Sq Ft
Lomas Del Rey
$849/month
709 Sq Ft
Milagro Hills
$855/month
551 Sq Ft
Rushfair
$870/month
659 Sq Ft
Houston Park
$874/month
653 Sq Ft
Downtown El Paso
$887/month
577 Sq Ft
Falcon Hills
$934/month
672 Sq Ft
Chaparral Park North
$939/month
679 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in El Paso?

Based on current rent prices, North Hills East, North Hills West and Borderland are the most expensive neighborhoods in El Paso.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Hills East
$1,414/month
679 Sq Ft
North Hills West
$1,414/month
679 Sq Ft
Borderland
$1,379/month
641 Sq Ft
Americas
$1,358/month
708 Sq Ft
Ranchos del Sol
$1,352/month
692 Sq Ft
Resler Canyon
$1,309/month
698 Sq Ft
El Dorado East
$1,277/month
716 Sq Ft
Bradley
$1,271/month
690 Sq Ft
Northeast El Paso
$1,270/month
700 Sq Ft
Remcon
$1,269/month
707 Sq Ft

Which El Paso neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in El Paso with the most apartments available are Mesa Hills, Westside El Paso and Buena Vista-UTEP .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mesa Hills
$1,065/month
611 Sq Ft
Westside El Paso
$1,204/month
693 Sq Ft
Buena Vista-UTEP
$1,038/month
659 Sq Ft
Crestmont
$1,077/month
609 Sq Ft
Vista Hills
$1,123/month
716 Sq Ft
Festival Hills
$957/month
621 Sq Ft
Upper Mesa Hills
$1,048/month
671 Sq Ft
Lambka Park
$1,015/month
728 Sq Ft
Montecillo
$1,216/month
679 Sq Ft
Stonehaven
$1,082/month
617 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in El Paso, TX?

Because the average rent in El Paso is $966, you’ll want to make about $3,220 per month or $38,640 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in El Paso, TX is 11.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in El Paso is 30.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $730 - $1,404. You can expect to pay 2.8% less for groceries, 8.1% less for utilities, and 1.2% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Timberwolf

El Paso, TX

North Hills East

El Paso, TX

Studio
$825/month
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One Bedroom
$725/month
$1,173/month
Two Bedroom
$952/month
$1,373/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,660/month
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El Paso, TX 79904

$665 - $825

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Montecillo Living

150 W Castellano Dr,
El Paso, TX 79912

$1,192 - $3,100

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Mesa Village Apartments

7227 N Mesa St,
El Paso, TX 79912

$892 - $1,135

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Property Management Companies in El Paso, TX

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  • 8,985

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  • 2

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44 Communities in El Paso
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M7ELP Management LLC
  • 18

    Communities

  • 2,626

    Units

  • 2

    Cities

17 Communities in El Paso
Winn Companies
Winn Companies
  • 165

    Communities

  • 33,289

    Units

  • 116

    Cities

10 Communities in El Paso
RPM
RPM
  • 613

    Communities

  • 165,012

    Units

  • 240

    Cities

9 Communities in El Paso
Case & Associates
Case & Associates
  • 67

    Communities

  • 20,576

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

9 Communities in El Paso
CSC Management
CSC Management
  • 38

    Communities

  • 4,614

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

9 Communities in El Paso
Mayfair Management Group
Mayfair Management Group
  • 37

    Communities

  • 6,185

    Units

  • 24

    Cities

8 Communities in El Paso
TAM Residential
TAM Residential
  • 76

    Communities

  • 20,680

    Units

  • 45

    Cities

7 Communities in El Paso

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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