Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
University of Texas El Paso, TX

Median rent

Median rent in El Paso

$1,390/mo

increased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in El Paso is $1,390 per month as of October 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $510 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in El Paso

332

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of El Paso rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 26% 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 $1,047, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in El Paso run $897 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$765

-

66%

1 bedroom

$900

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,197

-

1%

3 bedroom

$1,700

-

9%

4 bedroom

$2,700

-

157%

Studio

Average rent

$765

Last year

66%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,197

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

157%

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

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

$400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

$475

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
803 Upson Dr #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Sunset Heights apartment for rent in El Paso

Residential Lease, El Paso, TX

803 Upson Dr #2, El Paso, TX 79902

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1001 E Nevada Ave #4-7 - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

El Paso High apartment for rent in El Paso

1001 E Nevada Ave #4-7, El Paso, TX 79902

2 beds

1 bath

$600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,390 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in El Paso?

Average rent prices in El Paso have increased by 26% since last year.

How does El Paso rent compare to the national average?

Rent in El Paso is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $510 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 $56,000/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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