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Rental Market Trends in El Paso, TX

What is the average rent in El Paso, TX?

$966/month

Average Rent

647 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in El Paso, TX is $966 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $758 per month for a studio, $966 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,133 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,410 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$758/month
403 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$966/month
647 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,133/month
914 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,410/month
1,227 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,128/month
534 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,422/month
999 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,743/month
1,569 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,185/month
2,049 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$839/month
636 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,366/month
1,051 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,260/month
1,041 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$920/month
926 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,261/month
1,026 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,498/month
1,274 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,584/month
1,475 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 March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in El Paso, TX
Last Updated March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in El Paso, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
23% Below $700/month
38% $700 - $1,000/month
32% $1,001 - $1,500/month
7% $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, Angel's Triangle, Del Norte Acres and Irvin are the most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Angel's Triangle
$738/month
573 Sq Ft
Del Norte Acres
$738/month
573 Sq Ft
Irvin
$786/month
553 Sq Ft
Timberwolf
$802/month
629 Sq Ft
Normandy Park
$858/month
659 Sq Ft
Milagro Hills
$862/month
558 Sq Ft
Rushfair
$871/month
659 Sq Ft
Cielo Vista South
$879/month
701 Sq Ft
Travis White
$898/month
1,051 Sq Ft
Eastwood
$917/month
756 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in El Paso?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Hills East
$1,372/month
688 Sq Ft
North Hills West
$1,372/month
688 Sq Ft
Montecillo
$1,361/month
705 Sq Ft
Buena Vista-UTEP
$1,334/month
768 Sq Ft
Bradley
$1,282/month
679 Sq Ft
Americas
$1,260/month
639 Sq Ft
Ranchos del Sol
$1,251/month
625 Sq Ft
Remcon
$1,235/month
692 Sq Ft
Resler Canyon
$1,228/month
698 Sq Ft
O'Shea Keleher
$1,194/month
690 Sq Ft

Which El Paso neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in El Paso with the most apartments available are Mesa Hills, Crestmont and Westside El Paso .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mesa Hills
$1,014/month
604 Sq Ft
Crestmont
$1,028/month
593 Sq Ft
Westside El Paso
$1,179/month
704 Sq Ft
Stonehaven
$1,009/month
616 Sq Ft
Festival Hills
$938/month
608 Sq Ft
Upper Mesa Hills
$1,067/month
663 Sq Ft
Vista Hills
$1,074/month
634 Sq Ft
Franklin Mountains
$1,079/month
640 Sq Ft
Lambka Park
$1,083/month
733 Sq Ft
Northeast El Paso
$1,192/month
696 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 12.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in El Paso is 32.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $758 - $1,410. You can expect to pay 2.4% less for groceries, 10.9% less for utilities, and 3.5% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Angel's Triangle

El Paso, TX

North Hills East

El Paso, TX

Studio
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One Bedroom
$529/month
$1,253/month
Two Bedroom
$694/month
$1,460/month
Three Bedroom
$769/month
$1,647/month
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El Paso, TX 79902

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Trinity Place Apartments

4554 Hercules Ave,
El Paso, TX 79904

$665 - $800 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Cliffside at Mountain Park

Cliffside at Mountain Park

3334 Zion Ln,
El Paso, TX 79904

$898 - $1,488

1-3 Beds

Montecillo Living

Montecillo Living

150 W Castellano Dr,
El Paso, TX 79912

$1,300 - $3,125

Studio - 3 Beds

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M7ELP Management LLC
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  • 2,421

    Units

  • 2

    Cities

16 Communities in El Paso
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Winn Companies
  • 159

    Communities

  • 26,767

    Units

  • 111

    Cities

10 Communities in El Paso
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  • 622

    Communities

  • 173,490

    Units

  • 246

    Cities

9 Communities in El Paso
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Case & Associates
  • 70

    Communities

  • 21,163

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

9 Communities in El Paso
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CSC Management
  • 37

    Communities

  • 4,658

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

9 Communities in El Paso
Mayfair Management Group
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  • 5,927

    Units

  • 21

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  • 22,028

    Units

  • 52

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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