What is the average apartment size in El Paso?

The average size for a El Paso, TX apartment is 838 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 Jul / 2026, the average rent in El Paso is $1,143 per month, a 3.69% increase from last years average of $1,102.

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

In El Paso, studios rent for $763 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,015 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,192 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,493 per month

What is the average apartment size in El Paso?

The typical apartment in El Paso offers about 838 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 381 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 652 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 930 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,222 sq. ft.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in El Paso?

The most expensive neighborhoods in El Paso are Las Tierras ($1,299/month), North Hills ($1,685/month), and Borderland ($1,718/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 49% 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.

Q: What are the most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso?

The most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso include Angel's Triangle ($784/month), Buena Vista - Hidden Valley ($852/month), and Yucca ($869/month), all below the citywide average of $1,143.

Last updated: August 31, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in El Paso is $1,143, a 3.69% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,102.

Studio Apartments at $763 offer the most budget-friendly option with 381 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 652 square feet for $1,015, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,192 offer 930 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,222 sq ft) for $1,493, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in El Paso, TX

Last updated: August 31, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,143	838 sq. ft.
Studio	$763	381 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,015	652 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,192	930 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,493	1,222 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 (49%) 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?

Angel's Triangle $784/month

Buena Vista - Hidden Valley $852/month

Yucca $869/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,143/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in El Paso?

Las Tierras $1,299/month

North Hills $1,685/month

Borderland $1,718/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	$1,718
North Hills	$1,685
Las Tierras	$1,299
Los Paseos	$1,295
Mesa Hills	$1,290
Franklin State Park	$1,275
Coronado	$1,254
Las Palmas	$1,249
Thunderbird	$1,202
Castner Heights	$1,176
Lakehurst	$1,175
Upper Mesa Hills	$1,169
Mountain Park - Sunrise	$1,143
Marty Robbins	$1,141
Vista Hills Park	$1,128
Shearman Park	$1,117
Vista de Oro	$1,117
Ranchland	$1,073
Stone Ridge	$1,071
Mountain Arroyos	$1,065
Pebble Brook	$1,061
Montoya Heights	$1,058
Ysleta	$1,048
Cielo Vista	$1,024
Milagro Hills	$1,018
Cork - Scotsdale	$1,010
Shawver Park	$995
Mission Hills	$943
Mountain View - Dolphin	$930
Sunset Heights	$927
Rosedale Farms	$914
Lincoln Park	$880
Yucca	$869
Buena Vista - Hidden Valley	$852
Angel's Triangle	$784

El Paso | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Angel's Triangle is 54% lower than in Borderland

$784

Angel's Triangle rent is 31% lower than El Paso average

Average Rent $784

$1,718

Borderland rent is 50% higher than El Paso average

Average Rent $1,718

How El Paso Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
El Paso	$1,143
Houston	$1,344
San Antonio	$1,263
Dallas	$1,592
Austin	$1,641
Fort Worth	$1,461
Killeen	$1,078
Irving	$1,495
Temple	$1,159
Plano	$1,687
Denton	$1,536
Las Cruces, NM	$1,268
Socorro, TX	$999
Alamogordo, NM	$1,084

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.