Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
University of Texas El Paso, TX

Median rent

Median rent in El Paso

$1,276/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in El Paso is $1,276 per month as of June 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $674 less per month.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in El Paso

375

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of El Paso rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 9% 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 $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,790. 1-bedroom apartments in El Paso run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$747

-

27%

1 bedroom

$850

-

11%

2 bedroom

$1,200

-

5%

3 bedroom

$1,717

-

14%

4 bedroom

$2,345

-

10%

Studio

Average rent

$747

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,717

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,345

Last year

10%

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

Affordable room for rent

1005 Arizona Ave, El Paso, TX 79902

1 bed

1 bath

$450

House for rent

Available May 25

1026 Myrtle Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Magoffin apartment for rent in El Paso

APARTMENT - Other - El Paso, TX

1026 Myrtle Ave #5, El Paso, TX 79901

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

Lawson St 8636 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

Lawson St 8636

8636 Lawson St, El Paso, TX 79904

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

700 Mundy Dr #3 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Sunset Heights house for rent in El Paso

Sunset Grocery

700 Mundy Dr #3, El Paso, TX 79902

1 bed

1 bath

$600

House for rent

Available Jun 1

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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 $1,276 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in El Paso?

Average rent prices in El Paso have increased by 9% since last year.

How does El Paso rent compare to the national average?

Rent in El Paso is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $674 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 $51,000/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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