What is the average apartment size in El Paso?

The average size for a El Paso, TX apartment is 839 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 Jun / 2026, the average rent in El Paso is $1,131 per month, a 2.72% increase from last years average of $1,101.

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

In El Paso, studios rent for $751 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,004 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,180 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,478 per month

What is the average apartment size in El Paso?

The typical apartment in El Paso offers about 839 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 652 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 931 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,223 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso?

The most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso include Buena Vista - Hidden Valley ($845/month), Yucca ($869/month), and Rosedale Farms ($906/month), all below the citywide average of $1,131.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in El Paso?

The most expensive neighborhoods in El Paso are Los Paseos ($1,298/month), North Hills ($1,659/month), and Borderland ($1,727/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 $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 46% of rentals in this range.

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

In El Paso, 39% of households rent while 61% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in El Paso is $1,131, a 2.72% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,101.

Studio Apartments at $751 offer the most budget-friendly option with 382 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 652 square feet for $1,004, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,180 offer 931 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,223 sq ft) for $1,478, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in El Paso, TX

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,131	839 sq. ft.
Studio	$751	382 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,004	652 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,180	931 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,478	1,223 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 (46%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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

96,177 or 39% of the households in El Paso, TX are renter-occupied while 149,169 or 61% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso?

Buena Vista - Hidden Valley $845/month

Yucca $869/month

Rosedale Farms $906/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,131/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in El Paso?

Los Paseos $1,298/month

North Hills $1,659/month

Borderland $1,727/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	$1,727
North Hills	$1,659
Los Paseos	$1,298
Mesa Hills	$1,285
Franklin State Park	$1,284
Las Tierras	$1,274
Coronado	$1,228
Las Palmas	$1,224
Thunderbird	$1,199
Lakehurst	$1,175
Castner Heights	$1,172
Upper Mesa Hills	$1,166
Vista de Oro	$1,131
Marty Robbins	$1,128
Vista Hills Park	$1,119
Mountain Park - Sunrise	$1,116
Shearman Park	$1,099
Ranchland	$1,083
Stone Ridge	$1,071
Mountain Arroyos	$1,056
Pebble Brook	$1,052
Ysleta	$1,050
Montoya Heights	$1,047
Cielo Vista	$1,016
Cork - Scotsdale	$1,003
Milagro Hills	$995
Shawver Park	$993
Sunset Heights	$929
Mission Hills	$912
Mountain View - Dolphin	$907
Rosedale Farms	$906
Yucca	$869
Buena Vista - Hidden Valley	$845

El Paso | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Borderland is 104% higher than in Buena Vista - Hidden Valley

$1,727

Borderland rent is 53% higher than El Paso average

Average Rent $1,727

$845

Buena Vista - Hidden Valley rent is 25% lower than El Paso average

Average Rent $845

How El Paso Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
El Paso	$1,131
Houston	$1,345
San Antonio	$1,264
Dallas	$1,592
Austin	$1,638
Fort Worth	$1,453
Killeen	$1,078
Irving	$1,501
Plano	$1,689
Denton	$1,531
Temple	$1,161
Las Cruces, NM	$1,242
Socorro, TX	$999
Alamogordo, NM	$1,077

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.