Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of Texas El Paso, TX

Median rent

Median rent in El Paso

$1,300/mo

increased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in El Paso is $1,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in El Paso

375

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of El Paso rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Texas El Paso, TX

Average rent prices in El Paso have increased by 24% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University of Texas 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 $989, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in El Paso run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,175.

Listings

Studio

$835

-

2%

1 bedroom

$850

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,200

-

4%

3 bedroom

$1,700

-

28%

4 bedroom

$2,422

-

156%

Studio

Average rent

$835

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,422

Last year

156%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Texas 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.

Discover rentals in University of Texas El Paso, TX

1005 Arizona Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

El Paso High house for rent in El Paso

Budget-Friendly Room in Historic Downtown Home

1005 Arizona Ave, El Paso, TX 79902

1 bed

1 bath

$500

$475

Price drop

1009 N Florence St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

El Paso High house for rent in El Paso

Affordable room for rent

1009 N Florence St, El Paso, TX 79902

1 bed

1 bath

$495

4700 Maxwell Ave #22 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Angel's Triangle apartment for rent in El Paso

4700 Maxwell Ave #22, El Paso, TX 79904

2 beds

1 bath

$670

310 S Park St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central apartment for rent in El Paso

Affordable 2 Bedroom Apartment Near Downtown El Paso

310 S Park St #5, El Paso, TX 79901

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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Frequently asked questions for University of Texas 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 $1,300 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in El Paso?

Average rent prices in El Paso have increased by 24% since last year.

How does El Paso rent compare to the national average?

Rent in El Paso is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in El Paso?

To comfortably afford rent in El Paso, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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