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Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
El Paso, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where El Paso rent stands today
El Paso, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Rents cooled 3.1% month over month.
Compared to national trends
El Paso sits 15.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 923 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in El Paso run around $875/month, 1-bedrooms around $850/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,150/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,100/month. These ranges reflect the variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Cielo Vista South rents fell 57.8% year over year to $1,225/month across 24 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide flat rent trend in El Paso, TX.
Median rent
Median rent in El Paso
$1,600/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in El Paso is $1,600 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in El Paso
923
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of El Paso rentals at each price point
Rent trends in El Paso, TX
Average rent prices in El Paso have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
El Paso, TX
Rent prices in El Paso vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in El Paso is $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in El Paso run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $875 |  6% | 56% | |
1 bedroom | $850 | 2% |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | 4% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Angel's Triangle | $950 | |
El Paso High | $900 | |
Lambka Park | $1,450 | |
Magoffin | $775 | |
Morningside Heights | $1,150 | |
Pershing Government Hill | $1,050 | |
Stonehaven | $1,100 | |
Sunrise Acres | $1,325 | |
Sunset Heights | $945 | |
Upper Mesa Hills | $1,429 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | 17% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
56%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
Angel's Triangle
Average rent
$950
El Paso High
Average rent
$900
Lambka Park
Average rent
$1,450
Morningside Heights
Average rent
$1,150
Magoffin
Average rent
$775
Stonehaven
Average rent
$1,100
Upper Mesa Hills
Average rent
$1,429
Pershing Government Hill
Average rent
$1,050
Sunrise Acres
Average rent
$1,325
Sunset Heights
Average rent
$945
Apartments
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
17%
The table above reflects average rent prices in El Paso, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in El Paso, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in El Paso and Alamogordo by all bedroom counts and property types.
El Paso
16%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in El Paso, TX is equal to the median rent in Alamogordo, NM.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,606
$1,387
6%$1,995
33%$950
12%$1,950
30%$975
$1,228
31%$1,397
1%$1,600
357%$1,650
12%$1,650
2%$2,000
18%Cost of living in El Paso, TX
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 4% lower |
| Housing | 31% lower |
| Transportation | 4% higher |
| Utilities | 13% lower |
Discover rentals in El Paso, TX
5d+ ago
El Paso High house for rent in El Paso
1005 Arizona Ave, El Paso, TX 79902
1 bed
1 bath
$500
$475
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 7
2d ago
1108 Myrtle Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
1 bed
1 bath
$580
Apartment for rent
5h ago
San Juan apartment for rent in El Paso
5833 Ybarra Ct, El Paso, TX 79905
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Stiles Garden apartment for rent in El Paso
411 Dodge Rd #3, El Paso, TX 79915
2 beds
1 bath
$715
$670
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Paso
PN-124414 Medusa Street, El Paso, TX 79928
Studio
0 baths
$95,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Paso
14272 Fortuna St, El Paso, TX 79928
Studio
0 baths
$85,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Paso
Lehigh Ln, El Paso, TX 79928
Studio
0 baths
$10,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lancaster apartment for rent in El Paso
Brandywine Rd, El Paso, TX 79907
Studio
0 baths
$7,900
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
9353 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,364–$1,415
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
9375 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$844–$1,465
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
7401 Phoenix Ave, El Paso, TX 79915
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$1,315
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
200 N Mesa Hills Dr, El Paso, TX 79912
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,309
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5249 Wren Ave, El Paso, TX 79924
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$800–$1,344
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
9353 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,364–$1,415
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
7401 Phoenix Ave, El Paso, TX 79915
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$1,315
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
200 N Mesa Hills Dr, El Paso, TX 79912
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,309
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
9353 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,364–$1,415
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
9375 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$844–$1,465
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5249 Wren Ave, El Paso, TX 79924
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$800–$1,344
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Polk house for rent in El Paso
6944 Escondido Dr, El Paso, TX 79912
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
Available Feb 24
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Frequently asked questions for El Paso, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the El Paso rental market.
How much is rent in El Paso?
The average rent in El Paso is $1,600 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in El Paso?
Average rent prices in El Paso have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does El Paso rent compare to the national average?
Rent in El Paso is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in El Paso?
The most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso are Magoffin ($775/mo), El Paso High ($900/mo), and Sunset Heights ($945/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in El Paso?
To comfortably afford rent in El Paso, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in El Paso?
March and December offer the best rental deals in El Paso, with March seeing the lowest rents of the year and December representing the least competitive period with reduced demand.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).