1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in El Paso, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in El Paso, Texas as of August 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,529 and +23% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in El Paso
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in El Paso
Compare El Paso's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $666 |
| 2 | Bonham | $710 |
| 3 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 4 | Alton | $750 |
| 5 | Marshall | $756 |
| 6 | Paris | $760 |
| 7 | Robinson | $762 |
| 8 | Forest Hill | $769 |
| 9 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 10 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 11 | San Juan | $790 |
| 12 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 13 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 14 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 15 | Harlingen | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,410 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,410 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,360 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,060 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 14 | Leander | $1,910 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than El Paso.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs El Paso |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Teresa, NM | 18.5 mi | $1,020 | $-54 (-5%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 21.8 mi | $1,090 | +$16 (+1%) |
| Las Cruces, NM | 46.3 mi | $1,016 | $-58 (-5%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 61.4 mi | $760 | $-314 (-29%) |
| Carlsbad, NM | 140.9 mi | $980 | $-94 (-9%) |
| Silver City, NM | 144.4 mi | $770 | $-304 (-28%) |
| Roswell, NM | 187.7 mi | $800 | $-274 (-26%) |
1-Bedroom rent in El Paso — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in El Paso?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in El Paso, Texas is $1,074 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,529.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in El Paso?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,960 ($3,580/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is El Paso expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
El Paso's 1-bedroom median of $1,074 is +23% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 26th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does El Paso rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 258 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, El Paso ranks #64 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near El Paso?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Santa Teresa ($1,020), Las Cruces ($1,016), Alamogordo ($760).