Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
El Paso, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
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. Month over month, rent slipped 1.9%, showing some recent easing after a mostly steady period over the past two years.
Compared to national trends
El Paso sits 17.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite a smaller inventory of 974 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in El Paso run around $895/month, 1-bedrooms at $825/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,655/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,100/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Country Club rents fell 57.8% year over year to $1,900/month across 24 rentals, a local cooldown compared to the flat citywide trend. Sunset View saw a 22.2% rise to $2,200/month, showing divergent neighborhood dynamics in El Paso.
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 June 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in El Paso
974
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 2% 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 $1,026, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in El Paso run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 |  29% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $825 | 1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,199 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,655 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | 2% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Angel's Triangle | $749 | |
Crestmont | $1,250 | |
El Paso High | $787 | |
Glen Cove | $1,450 | |
Lambka Park | $1,495 | |
Morningside Heights | $997 | |
Stonehaven | $1,250 | |
Sunset Heights | $750 | |
Thunderbird | $1,750 | |
Upper Mesa Hills | $1,325 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,026 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,245 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,800 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $750 | 43% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,655
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Sunset Heights
Average rent
$750
Lambka Park
Average rent
$1,495
El Paso High
Average rent
$787
Upper Mesa Hills
Average rent
$1,325
Crestmont
Average rent
$1,250
Angel's Triangle
Average rent
$749
Glen Cove
Average rent
$1,450
Stonehaven
Average rent
$1,250
Morningside Heights
Average rent
$997
Thunderbird
Average rent
$1,750
Apartments
Average rent
$1,026
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,245
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
43%
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
18%lower than the national median
18%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
$1,600
7%$2,175
38%$2,025
19%$735
19%$1,900
40%$1,557
6%$1,241
64%$1,495
8%$1,525
$1,900
9%$1,600
$2,095
10%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 | 5% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 2% lower |
| Housing | 32% lower |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 11% lower |
Discover rentals in El Paso, TX
4d ago
House for rent in El Paso
18001 Horizon Blvd, El Paso, TX 79928
3 beds
2 baths
$300
House for rent
Available Jul 31
2d ago
El Paso High house for rent in El Paso
1009 N Florence St, El Paso, TX 79902
1 bed
1 bath
$450
House for rent
Available Jun 24
5d+ ago
El Paso High house for rent in El Paso
1005 Arizona Ave, El Paso, TX 79902
1 bed
1 bath
$450
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Paso
1502 Tiffany Rd #B, El Paso, TX 79835
1 bed
1 bath
$500
House for rent
Available May 31
3h ago
Apartment for rent in El Paso
Lehigh Ln, El Paso, TX 79928
Studio
0 baths
$10,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Montwood Heights apartment for rent in El Paso
12360 Montwood Dr, El Paso, TX 79928
Studio
0 baths
$8,500
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
5d+ ago
San Juan apartment for rent in El Paso
5538 E Paisano Dr, El Paso, TX 79905
Studio
0 baths
$5,950
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
4600 Fairbanks Dr, El Paso, TX 79924
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,230–$1,540
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
5249 Wren Ave, El Paso, TX 79924
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$765–$1,115
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9353 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$920–$1,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9375 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$844–$1,450
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
5249 Wren Ave, El Paso, TX 79924
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$765–$1,115
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5501 N Stanton St #18, El Paso, TX 79912
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,799
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 4
11h ago
Verified
4600 Fairbanks Dr, El Paso, TX 79924
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,230–$1,540
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 N Mesa Hills Dr, El Paso, TX 79912
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$869
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
5249 Wren Ave, El Paso, TX 79924
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$765–$1,115
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9353 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$920–$1,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9375 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$844–$1,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 N Mesa Hills Dr, El Paso, TX 79912
1 bed
1 bath
$869
Apartment for rent
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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 June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in El Paso?
Average rent prices in El Paso have decreased by 2% 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 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in El Paso?
The most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso are Angel's Triangle ($749/mo), Sunset Heights ($750/mo), and El Paso High ($787/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?
El Paso's 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $840 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $1,200 per month. These figures reflect the current rental market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhoods.
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).