What is the average apartment size in El Paso?

The average size for a El Paso, TX apartment is 830 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in El Paso?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in El Paso is $1,099 per month, a 1.21% increase from last year’s average of $1,085.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in El Paso?

In El Paso, studios rent for $755 per month, one-bedroom units average $990 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,143 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,419 per month

What is the average apartment size in El Paso?

The typical apartment in El Paso offers about 830 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in El Paso?

Studio apartments in El Paso average 382 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 649 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 924 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,210 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso?

The most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso include Buena Vista - Hidden Valley ($829/month), Yucca ($869/month), and Golden Hill ($883/month), all below the citywide average of $1,099.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in El Paso?

The most expensive neighborhoods in El Paso are Americas ($1,332/month), North Hills ($1,466/month), and Borderland ($1,516/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

El Paso, TX Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in El Paso?

The typical rent budget in El Paso ranges from to per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in El Paso?

In El Paso, 40% of households rent while 60% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in El Paso is $1,099, a 1.21% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,085.

Studio Apartments at $755 offer the most budget-friendly option with 382 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 649 square feet for $990, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,143 offer 924 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,210 sq ft) for $1,419, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in El Paso, TX

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,099	830 sq. ft.
Studio	$755	382 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$990	649 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,143	924 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,419	1,210 sq. ft.

El Paso, TX rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in El Paso, TX?

The largest share of rentals in El Paso, TX (47%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in El Paso, TX?

96,529 or 40% of the households in El Paso, TX are renter-occupied while 145,953 or 60% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso?

Buena Vista - Hidden Valley $829/month

Yucca $869/month

Golden Hill $883/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,099/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in El Paso?

Americas $1,332/month

North Hills $1,466/month

Borderland $1,516/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in El Paso, TX By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Borderland	$1,516
North Hills	$1,466
Americas	$1,332
Las Tierras	$1,290
Ranchos del Sol	$1,271
Mesa Hills	$1,265
Coronado	$1,242
Los Paseos	$1,239
Las Palmas	$1,220
Castner Heights	$1,199
Franklin State Park	$1,196
Thunderbird	$1,193
Lakehurst	$1,192
Upper Mesa Hills	$1,143
Vista Hills Park	$1,113
Mountain Park - Sunrise	$1,098
Shearman Park	$1,095
Marty Robbins	$1,094
Montoya Heights	$1,077
Ranchland	$1,072
Vista de Oro	$1,062
Album	$1,031
Ysleta	$1,026
Cielo Vista	$999
Rosedale Farms	$993
Milagro Hills	$977
Shawver Park	$945
Pico Norte	$942
Cork - Scotsdale	$934
Mission Hills	$908
Sunset Heights	$905
Mountain View - Dolphin	$890
Golden Hill	$883
Yucca	$869
Buena Vista - Hidden Valley	$829

El Paso | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Album is 23% lower than in Americas

$1,031

Album rent is 6% lower than El Paso average

Average Rent $1,031

$1,332

Americas rent is 21% higher than El Paso average

Average Rent $1,332

How El Paso Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
El Paso	$1,099
Houston	$1,355
Dallas	$1,584
San Antonio	$1,274
Austin	$1,654
Fort Worth	$1,440
Irving	$1,495
Killeen	$1,088
Plano	$1,686
Arlington	$1,348
Spring	$1,447
Las Cruces, NM	$1,248
Socorro, TX	$1,029
Alamogordo, NM	$1,047
Santa Teresa, NM	$1,107

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all El Paso apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.