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Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
El Paso, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where El Paso rent stands today
El Paso, TX rent rose 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Renters today are paying $115 more per month on average than last year, recovering from a trough of $1,500/month in early 2025 and nearing the 2024 peak of $1,625/month.
Compared to national trends
El Paso sits 14.3% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 961 total rentals offering a market weighted toward houses, which make up 64.7% of inventory.
Price ranges
Studios in El Paso rent for $950/month, 1-bedrooms for $846/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,161/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,700/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,100/month. Houses command a median of $1,850/month, while apartments sit at $1,050/month, reflecting the city's inventory composition.
Neighborhood spotlight
Cielo Vista East rents fell 47.7% year over year to $1,150/month across 24 rentals. Eastwood Heights and Loma Park also saw declines near 45%, contrasting with the citywide 3.5% rise.
Median rent
Median rent in El Paso
$1,650/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in El Paso is $1,650 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in El Paso
961
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in El Paso run $845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,120.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 | 43% | 39% | |
1 bedroom | $846 | 2% |  6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,161 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | 1% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Angel's Triangle | $780 | |
Crestmont | $1,200 | |
El Paso High | $1,075 | |
Glen Cove | $1,475 | |
Lambka Park | $1,381 | |
Logan Heights | $800 | |
Magoffin | $700 | |
Stonehaven | $1,150 | |
Sunset Heights | $835 | |
Thunderbird | $1,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,050 | 13% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,285 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,315 | 68% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
43%
Last year
39%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$846
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,161
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Angel's Triangle
Average rent
$780
Crestmont
Average rent
$1,200
El Paso High
Average rent
$1,075
Lambka Park
Average rent
$1,381
Sunset Heights
Average rent
$835
Magoffin
Average rent
$700
Stonehaven
Average rent
$1,150
Glen Cove
Average rent
$1,475
Thunderbird
Average rent
$1,600
Logan Heights
Average rent
$800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
13%
Condos
Average rent
$1,285
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,315
Last 30 days
68%
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
14%lower than the national median
14%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in El Paso, TX is 1% lower than the median rent in Alamogordo, NM.
Average rent in nearby cities
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33%$1,569
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76%$1,497
7%$2,000
1116%$2,100
13%$1,595
3%$1,750
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 | 5% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 2% lower |
| Housing | 32% lower |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 11% lower |
Discover rentals in El Paso, TX
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Paso
400 Ansley Rd, El Paso, TX 79928
3 beds
2 baths
$300
House for rent
Available Aug 22
5d+ ago
Magoffin apartment for rent in El Paso
1100 Myrtle Ave #7, El Paso, TX 79901
1 bed
1 bath
$395
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 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 Nov 1
5d+ ago
El Paso High house for rent in El Paso
1009 N Florence St, El Paso, TX 79902
1 bed
1 bath
$495
House for rent
Available Jan 1
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
Montwood Heights apartment for rent in El Paso
12360 Montwood Dr, El Paso, TX 79928
Studio
0 baths
$8,500
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
200 N Festival Dr, El Paso, TX 79912
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$949–$1,299
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
5249 Wren Ave, El Paso, TX 79924
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$800–$1,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9375 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,090–$1,405
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4600 Fairbanks Dr, El Paso, TX 79924
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,004–$1,540
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
5249 Wren Ave, El Paso, TX 79924
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$800–$1,150
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
200 N Festival Dr, El Paso, TX 79912
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$949–$1,299
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9375 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,090–$1,405
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4600 Fairbanks Dr, El Paso, TX 79924
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,004–$1,540
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
5249 Wren Ave, El Paso, TX 79924
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$800–$1,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9375 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,090–$1,405
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
9353 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,065–$1,410
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
200 N Mesa Hills Dr, El Paso, TX 79912
1 bed
1 bath
$889
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 $1,650 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in El Paso?
Average rent prices in El Paso have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does El Paso rent compare to the national average?
Rent in El Paso is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in El Paso?
The most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso are Magoffin ($700/mo), Angel's Triangle ($780/mo), and Logan Heights ($800/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 $66,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in El Paso average around $830/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,170/month, both down from last year.
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).