Average Rent in 79902, El Paso, TX

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Current Versus Historical 79902, El Paso, TX Rents

79902 rentals average $595 for a studio rental to $2,275 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,500, or roughly $17 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $135 (-18.49%) year-over-year from $730 to $595. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $83 (-10.00%) year-over-year from $833 to $750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $548 (-27.79%) year-over-year from $1,973 to $1,425. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $361 (21.49%) year-over-year from $1,678 to $2,039. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-2.15%) year-over-year from $2,325 to $2,275. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 48.85% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.70% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 20.09% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.71% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 21.51% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Aug 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio N/A $595 $730 (-18.49%) $929 (-35.96%)
1 BR $19.27 $750 $833 (-10.00%) $782 (-4.05%)
2 BR $17.42 $1,425 $1,973 (-27.79%) $1,275 (11.76%)
3 BR $16.40 $2,039 $1,678 (21.49%) $1,592 (28.10%)
4+ BR $10.49 $2,275 $2,325 (-2.15%) $3,212 (-29.16%)

Historical Rents in 79902, El Paso, TX

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Top Cities Near 79902

There are a total of 1 cities nearby 79902. The average rent in 79902 is currently $1,597 per month. Our records show that El Paso, TX, with an average rent of $1,597, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 79902, El Paso, TX is El Paso, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $1,597 per month.

Let's compare 79902, El Paso, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 79902, El Paso, TX is 26.05% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.27% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 79902, El Paso, TX are about 21.77% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.48% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near 79902, El Paso, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
El Paso, TX $750 $782 $1,150 $1,597

Top Neighborhoods Near 79902



Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Top Counties Near 79902

There are a total of 3 counties located by 79902, El Paso, TX. Some of these counties include El Paso, TX, El Paso East, TX, and El Paso Northwest, El Paso, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,850. That's roughly around $13 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is El Paso, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,450. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,900, El Paso Northwest, El Paso, TX is the most expensive county by 79902, El Paso, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 79902, El Paso, TX is 4.27% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 79902, El Paso, TX is 21.77% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
El Paso, TX $750 $782 $1,150 $1,450
El Paso East, TX N/A $812 $932 $1,850
El Paso Northwest, El Paso, TX N/A $684 $1,600 $1,900

Top Zipcodes Near 79902

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near 79902, El Paso, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,800. A total of 3 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 79904, El Paso, TX at $1,295 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,993 per month is 79928, Agua Dulce, TX.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 79902, El Paso, TX is $850 per month. Or in other words, $14 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,095 per month. Which comes out to $15 per sqft. The following table includes the top 7 zipcodes in 79902, El Paso, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
79912, El Paso, TX N/A $1,075 $1,400 $1,885
79904, El Paso, TX N/A $600 $1,065 $1,295
79936, El Paso, TX $2,000 $850 $1,095 $1,475
79938, Fort Hancock, TX N/A $812 $1,200 $1,800
79924, El Paso, TX N/A $950 $1,123 $1,498
79928, Agua Dulce, TX N/A $1,219 $1,075 $1,993
79934, El Paso, TX N/A N/A N/A $1,850

Frequently Asked Questions - 79902 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 79902, El Paso, TX?
The average monthly rental price for 79902, El Paso, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 79902, El Paso, TX rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 79902, El Paso, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in 79902, El Paso, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $595. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 79902.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 79902, El Paso, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $750 and an average price per square feet of $19.27. There are a total of 16 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 79902.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 79902, El Paso, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,470 and an average price per square feet of $17.42. There are a total of 16 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 79902.
How have rent prices in 79902, El Paso, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 79902, El Paso, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.18%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.28%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 79902, El Paso, TX?
A reasonable rent price in 79902, El Paso, TX is around $1,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.