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Rental Market Trends in El Paso, TX

What is the average rent in El Paso, TX?

$965/month

Average Rent

649 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in El Paso, TX is $965 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/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 $773 per month for a studio, $965 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,131 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,399 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$773/month
389 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$965/month
649 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,131/month
915 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,399/month
1,228 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$980/month
634 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,286/month
951 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,768/month
1,593 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,137/month
2,014 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$788/month
618 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,124/month
933 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,348/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$752/month
859 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,174/month
1,026 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,453/month
1,210 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,646/month
1,620 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in El Paso, TX
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in El Paso, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
23% Below $700/month
39% $700 - $1,000/month
31% $1,001 - $1,500/month
6% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso?

Based on current rent prices, Logan Heights, Angel's Triangle and Del Norte Acres are the most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Logan Heights
$725/month
511 Sq Ft
Angel's Triangle
$752/month
590 Sq Ft
Del Norte Acres
$752/month
590 Sq Ft
Irvin
$801/month
553 Sq Ft
Normandy Park
$826/month
641 Sq Ft
Rushfair
$862/month
697 Sq Ft
Lomas Del Rey
$870/month
752 Sq Ft
Milagro Hills
$878/month
555 Sq Ft
El Paso High
$896/month
703 Sq Ft
Downtown El Paso
$920/month
667 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in El Paso?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Hills East
$1,333/month
690 Sq Ft
North Hills West
$1,333/month
690 Sq Ft
Buena Vista-UTEP
$1,300/month
763 Sq Ft
Montecillo
$1,300/month
711 Sq Ft
Westside El Paso
$1,272/month
697 Sq Ft
El Dorado East
$1,212/month
745 Sq Ft
Americas
$1,208/month
662 Sq Ft
Ranchos del Sol
$1,194/month
643 Sq Ft
Vista del Sol East
$1,188/month
700 Sq Ft
Golden Hill
$1,160/month
562 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 Crestmont .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mesa Hills
$1,020/month
601 Sq Ft
Westside El Paso
$1,272/month
697 Sq Ft
Crestmont
$1,041/month
598 Sq Ft
Stonehaven
$1,033/month
609 Sq Ft
Festival Hills
$939/month
620 Sq Ft
Upper Mesa Hills
$1,100/month
670 Sq Ft
Vista Hills
$1,074/month
622 Sq Ft
Lambka Park
$1,044/month
735 Sq Ft
Sunland Park North
$1,044/month
701 Sq Ft
Coronado Hills
$1,044/month
701 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 $965, you’ll want to make about $3,216 per month or $38,592 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 12.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in El Paso is 32.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $773 - $1,399. You can expect to pay 2.4% less for groceries, 10.4% less for utilities, and 1.9% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Logan Heights

El Paso, TX

North Hills East

El Paso, TX

Studio
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One Bedroom
$609/month
$1,208/month
Two Bedroom
$687/month
$1,394/month
Three Bedroom
$887/month
$1,583/month
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Terrace Hill

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El Paso, TX 79902

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The Solana Apartments

The Solana Apartments

2435 McKinley Ave,
El Paso, TX 79930

$870 - $1,498

1-3 Beds

Raintree Village

Raintree Village

9550 Dyer St,
El Paso, TX 79924

$725 - $990

Studio - 2 Beds

The Preserve at Mesa Hills

The Preserve at Mesa Hills

601 S Mesa Hills Dr,
El Paso, TX 79912

$785 - $1,285

1-2 Beds

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M7ELP Management LLC
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  • 2,371

    Units

  • 2

    Cities

15 Communities in El Paso
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Winn Companies
  • 162

    Communities

  • 33,021

    Units

  • 114

    Cities

10 Communities in El Paso
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  • 621

    Communities

  • 170,122

    Units

  • 242

    Cities

9 Communities in El Paso
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Case & Associates
  • 68

    Communities

  • 20,670

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

9 Communities in El Paso
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CSC Management
  • 38

    Communities

  • 4,739

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

9 Communities in El Paso
Mayfair Management Group
Mayfair Management Group
  • 35

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  • 6,097

    Units

  • 22

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  • 21,912

    Units

  • 51

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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