Average Rent in El Paso, CO

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Current Versus Historical El Paso, CO Rents

El Paso rentals average $800 for a studio rental to $2,580 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,970, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $68 (9.22%) year-over-year from $733 to $800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,276 (-56.62%) year-over-year from $2,253 to $978. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $341 (-20.83%) year-over-year from $1,638 to $1,297. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $4 (0.20%) year-over-year from $2,131 to $2,135. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $218 (9.19%) year-over-year from $2,370 to $2,588. 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 10.58% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.91% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.54% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.73% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.56% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$26.49	$800	$733 (9.22%)	$913 (-12.33%)
1 BR	$17.88	$978	$2,253 (-56.62%)	$1,287 (-24.03%)
2 BR	$16.69	$1,297	$1,638 (-20.83%)	$1,613 (-19.61%)
3 BR	$14.75	$2,135	$2,131 (0.20%)	$2,123 (0.55%)
4+ BR	$12.13	$2,588	$2,370 (9.19%)	$2,397 (7.96%)

Historical Rents in El Paso, CO

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Top Cities Near El Paso

There are a total of 5 cities nearby El Paso. The average rent in El Paso is currently $1,595 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Westminster, CO, with an average rent of $1,350, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near El Paso, CO is Aurora, CO. Monthly rents here are on average $1,995 per month.

Let's compare El Paso, CO's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in El Paso, CO is 57.19% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 16.44% more affordable. Two bedrooms in El Paso, CO are about 15.27% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.09% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near El Paso, CO in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Westminster, CO	$1,258	$1,112	$1,375	$1,350
Lakewood, CO	$1,310	$1,231	$1,495	$1,466
Denver, CO	$1,510	$1,247	$1,795	$1,595
Colorado Springs, CO	$1,200	$948	$1,300	$1,890
Aurora, CO	$837	$950	$1,649	$1,995

Top Neighborhoods Near El Paso

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near El Paso

There are a total of 4 counties located by El Paso, CO. Some of these counties include Jefferson, CO, Denver, CO, and Adams, CO. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,611. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Jefferson, CO. Its average rent per month is $1,457. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,850, Arapahoe, CO is the most expensive county by El Paso, CO.

Typically, rent for studios in El Paso, CO is 83.28% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in El Paso, CO is 20.89% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in El Paso, CO is 19.85% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Jefferson, CO	$1,423	$1,223	$1,453	$1,457
Denver, CO	$1,510	$1,247	$1,795	$1,595
Adams, CO	$875	$1,067	$1,460	$1,628
Arapahoe, CO	$2,118	$1,086	$1,649	$1,850

Top Zipcodes Near El Paso

There is one zipcode in or near El Paso, CO. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,150. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 80203, Denver, CO at $1,150 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,150 per month is 80203, Denver, CO.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near El Paso, CO. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
80203, Denver, CO	$895	$1,175	$2,085	$1,150

Frequently Asked Questions - El Paso Average Rents

What is the average rent price in El Paso, CO?

The average monthly rental price for El Paso, CO apartments for rent is approximately $1,970. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do El Paso, CO 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 El Paso, CO.

How much is a studio apartment in El Paso, CO?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $800 and an average price per square feet of $26.49. There are a total of 8 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in El Paso.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in El Paso, CO?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $955 and an average price per square feet of $17.88. There are a total of 42 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in El Paso.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in El Paso, CO?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,297 and an average price per square feet of $16.69. There are a total of 76 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in El Paso.

How have rent prices in El Paso, CO changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in El Paso, CO can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.57%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in El Paso, CO?

A reasonable rent price in El Paso, CO is around $1,576/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.