What is the average apartment size in El Paso?

The average size for a El Paso, TX apartment is 833 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in El Paso?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in El Paso is $1,113 per month, a 1.49% increase from last years average of $1,097.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in El Paso?

In El Paso, studios rent for $764 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,004 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,161 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,423 per month

What is the average apartment size in El Paso?

The typical apartment in El Paso offers about 833 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in El Paso?

Studio apartments in El Paso average 382 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 650 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 928 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,210 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso?

The most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso include Angel's Triangle ($831/month), Buena Vista - Hidden Valley ($838/month), and Hacienda Heights - Sageland ($842/month), all below the citywide average of $1,113.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in El Paso?

The most expensive neighborhoods in El Paso are Americas ($1,340/month), North Hills ($1,470/month), and Borderland ($1,516/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

El Paso, TX Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in El Paso?

The typical rent budget in El Paso ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in El Paso?

In El Paso, 40% of households rent while 60% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 17, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in El Paso is $1,113, a 1.49% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,097.

Studio Apartments at $764 offer the most budget-friendly option with 382 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 650 square feet for $1,004, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,161 offer 928 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,210 sq ft) for $1,423, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in El Paso, TX

Last updated: February 17, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,113	833 sq. ft.
Studio	$764	382 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,004	650 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,161	928 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,423	1,210 sq. ft.

El Paso, TX rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in El Paso, TX?

The largest share of rentals in El Paso, TX (47%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in El Paso, TX?

96,529 or 40% of the households in El Paso, TX are renter-occupied while 145,953 or 60% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in El Paso?

Angel's Triangle $831/month

Buena Vista - Hidden Valley $838/month

Hacienda Heights - Sageland $842/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,113/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in El Paso?

Americas $1,340/month

North Hills $1,470/month

Borderland $1,516/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in El Paso, TX By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Borderland	$1,516
North Hills	$1,470
Americas	$1,340
Las Tierras	$1,299
Ranchos del Sol	$1,289
Mesa Hills	$1,276
Los Paseos	$1,242
Coronado	$1,240
Indian Ridge	$1,225
Las Palmas	$1,224
Franklin State Park	$1,222
Castner Heights	$1,208
Lakehurst	$1,203
Thunderbird	$1,189
West Green	$1,177
Upper Mesa Hills	$1,157
Shearman Park	$1,124
Vista Hills Park	$1,112
Marty Robbins	$1,109
Mountain Park - Sunrise	$1,100
Ranchland	$1,084
Stone Ridge	$1,071
Album	$1,069
Montoya Heights	$1,067
Vista de Oro	$1,053
Mountain Arroyos	$1,050
Ysleta	$1,033
Pebble Brook	$1,023
Summit Place	$1,013
Cielo Vista	$1,008
Rosedale Farms	$1,007
Milagro Hills	$1,001
Shawver Park	$958
Cork - Scotsdale	$947
Mission Hills	$930
Mountain View - Dolphin	$919
Sunset Heights	$910
Golden Hill	$895
Yucca	$869
Lincoln Park	$866
Hacienda Heights - Sageland	$842
Buena Vista - Hidden Valley	$838
Angel's Triangle	$831

El Paso | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Album is 20% lower than in Americas

$1,069

Album rent is 4% lower than El Paso average

Average Rent $1,069

$1,340

Americas rent is 20% higher than El Paso average

Average Rent $1,340

How El Paso Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
El Paso	$1,113
Houston	$1,343
San Antonio	$1,255
Dallas	$1,576
Austin	$1,624
Fort Worth	$1,428
Irving	$1,485
Plano	$1,677
Arlington	$1,328
Sachse	$1,725
Spring	$1,449
Santa Teresa, NM	$1,186
Las Cruces, NM	$1,254
Socorro, TX	$1,043

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all El Paso apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.