Average Rent in El Paso, TX

Home » TX » El Paso

Current Versus Historical El Paso, TX Rents

El Paso rentals average $770 for a studio rental to $2,085 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,600, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $745 (-49.16%) year-over-year from $1,515 to $770. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $28 (3.70%) year-over-year from $767 to $795. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $317 (-21.59%) year-over-year from $1,467 to $1,150. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $61 (3.81%) year-over-year from $1,590 to $1,650. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $217 (11.50%) year-over-year from $1,883 to $2,100. 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 up by 12.96% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.99% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.21% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.88% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$18.77	$770	$1,515 (-49.16%)	$890 (-13.48%)
1 BR	$17.02	$795	$767 (3.70%)	$754 (5.41%)
2 BR	$14.92	$1,150	$1,467 (-21.59%)	$1,217 (-5.48%)
3 BR	$13.85	$1,650	$1,590 (3.81%)	$1,548 (6.57%)
4+ BR	$12.95	$2,100	$1,883 (11.50%)	$1,813 (15.86%)

Historical Rents in El Paso, TX

Studio

1 Bed

2 Bed

3 Bed

4 Bed

Top Cities Near El Paso

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Neighborhoods Near El Paso

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near El Paso

There are a total of 3 counties located by 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 $14 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 $1,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,950, El Paso Northwest, El Paso, TX is the most expensive county by El Paso, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in El Paso, TX is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in El Paso, TX is 3.94% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in El Paso, TX is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
El Paso, TX	$770	$795	$1,125	$1,400
El Paso East, TX	$800	$756	$995	$1,850
El Paso Northwest, El Paso, TX	$575	$673	$1,525	$1,950

Top Zipcodes Near El Paso

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near El Paso, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,623. A total of 4 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 $1,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,995 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 El Paso, TX is $703 per month. Or in other words, $15 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,111 per month. Which comes out to $15 per sqft. The following table includes the top 8 zipcodes in 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	$1,000	$1,397	$1,895
79904, El Paso, TX	$595	$650	$1,050	$1,200
79924, El Paso, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,100	$1,450
79936, El Paso, TX	N/A	$850	$1,123	$1,475
79938, Fort Hancock, TX	$800	$706	$1,150	$1,770
79902, El Paso, TX	$550	$775	$1,350	$1,450
79934, El Paso, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1,800
79928, Agua Dulce, TX	N/A	$700	$1,048	$1,995

Frequently Asked Questions - El Paso Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for El Paso, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 El Paso, TX.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $770 and an average price per square feet of $18.77. There are a total of 10 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in El Paso.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $787 and an average price per square feet of $17.02. There are a total of 90 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in El Paso.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,125 and an average price per square feet of $14.92. There are a total of 176 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in El Paso.

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

Rent prices for rentals in El Paso, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.49%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in El Paso, TX is around $1,280/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.