What is the average apartment size in El Paso?

The average size for a El Paso, TX apartment is 831 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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in El Paso is $1,116 per month, a 2.04% increase from last years average of $1,094.

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

In El Paso, studios rent for $748 per month, one-bedroom units average $993 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,167 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,460 per month

What is the average apartment size in El Paso?

The typical apartment in El Paso offers about 831 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 650 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 924 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,204 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso?

The most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso include Yucca ($869/month), Mountain View - Dolphin ($882/month), and Sunset Heights ($908/month), all below the citywide average of $1,116.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in El Paso?

The most expensive neighborhoods in El Paso are Los Paseos ($1,285/month), Borderland ($1,516/month), and North Hills ($1,570/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 45% 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: May 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in El Paso is $1,116, a 2.04% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,094.

Studio Apartments at $748 offer the most budget-friendly option with 382 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 650 square feet for $993, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,167 offer 924 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,204 sq ft) for $1,460, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in El Paso, TX

Last updated: May 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,116	831 sq. ft.
Studio	$748	382 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$993	650 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,167	924 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,460	1,204 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 (45%) 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?

Yucca $869/month

Mountain View - Dolphin $882/month

Sunset Heights $908/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,116/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in El Paso?

Los Paseos $1,285/month

Borderland $1,516/month

North Hills $1,570/month

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

Average Rent in El Paso, TX By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
North Hills	$1,570
Borderland	$1,516
Los Paseos	$1,285
Las Tierras	$1,273
Mesa Hills	$1,256
Franklin State Park	$1,254
Castner Heights	$1,243
Las Palmas	$1,236
Coronado	$1,230
Thunderbird	$1,196
Upper Mesa Hills	$1,153
Vista Hills Park	$1,125
Vista de Oro	$1,111
Lakehurst	$1,108
Shearman Park	$1,101
Mountain Park - Sunrise	$1,099
Ranchland	$1,082
Marty Robbins	$1,067
Montoya Heights	$1,062
Ysleta	$1,057
Mountain Arroyos	$1,054
Pebble Brook	$1,015
Cielo Vista	$1,004
Milagro Hills	$991
Rosedale Farms	$988
Cork - Scotsdale	$979
Mission Hills	$940
Buena Vista - Hidden Valley	$932
Shawver Park	$926
Sunset Heights	$908
Mountain View - Dolphin	$882
Yucca	$869

El Paso | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Borderland is 63% higher than in Buena Vista - Hidden Valley

$1,516

Borderland rent is 36% higher than El Paso average

Average Rent $1,516

$932

Buena Vista - Hidden Valley rent is 16% lower than El Paso average

Average Rent $932

How El Paso Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
El Paso	$1,116
Houston	$1,345
San Antonio	$1,270
Dallas	$1,587
Austin	$1,636
Fort Worth	$1,445
Irving	$1,487
Killeen	$1,093
Plano	$1,689
Denton	$1,529
Arlington	$1,359
Las Cruces, NM	$1,259
Socorro, TX	$999
Alamogordo, NM	$1,098

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.