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Rental Market Trends in El Paso, TX

What is the average rent in El Paso, TX?

$969/month

Average Rent

649 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in El Paso, TX is $969 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $769 per month for a studio, $969 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,138 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,408 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$769/month
405 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$969/month
649 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,138/month
914 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,408/month
1,227 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,134/month
741 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,452/month
1,033 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,802/month
1,566 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,200/month
1,957 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$902/month
695 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,193/month
973 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,512/month
1,375 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,004/month
774 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,281/month
978 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,505/month
1,381 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $14 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in El Paso, TX
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in El Paso, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
22% 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

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso?

Based on current rent prices, Colonia del Carmen, Las Flores and Pecan Grove are the most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Colonia del Carmen
$819/month
525 Sq Ft
Las Flores
$819/month
525 Sq Ft
Pecan Grove
$822/month
533 Sq Ft
Lomas Del Rey
$848/month
721 Sq Ft
Milagro Hills
$865/month
555 Sq Ft
Pico Norte
$884/month
630 Sq Ft
Vista Hills Park
$949/month
596 Sq Ft
Festival Hills
$951/month
607 Sq Ft
Vista de Oro
$952/month
621 Sq Ft
Cielo Vista East
$959/month
598 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in El Paso?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Buena Vista-UTEP
$1,328/month
749 Sq Ft
Montecillo
$1,326/month
710 Sq Ft
El Dorado East
$1,292/month
760 Sq Ft
Lower Dyer
$1,279/month
587 Sq Ft
Bradley
$1,278/month
664 Sq Ft
Americas
$1,255/month
640 Sq Ft
Morningside Heights
$1,238/month
607 Sq Ft
Ranchos del Sol
$1,230/month
622 Sq Ft
Resler Canyon
$1,216/month
699 Sq Ft
Remcon
$1,205/month
667 Sq Ft

Which El Paso neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westside El Paso
$1,192/month
689 Sq Ft
Mesa Hills
$996/month
592 Sq Ft
Crestmont
$997/month
585 Sq Ft
Festival Hills
$951/month
607 Sq Ft
Vista Hills
$1,065/month
623 Sq Ft
Stonehaven
$1,040/month
599 Sq Ft
Upper Mesa Hills
$1,101/month
674 Sq Ft
Lambka Park
$1,115/month
738 Sq Ft
Franklin Mountains
$1,189/month
633 Sq Ft
Vista Hills Park
$949/month
596 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 $969, you’ll want to make about $3,230 per month or $38,760 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 $769 - $1,408. 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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How does El Paso, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Colonia del Carmen

El Paso, TX

Buena Vista-UTEP

El Paso, TX

Studio
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One Bedroom
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$1,404/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,723/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,002/month
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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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