2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in El Paso, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in El Paso, Texas as of August 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $1,529 and +24% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Texas
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,830 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,830 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,765 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $2,630 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,560 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,500 |
| 7 | Lakeway | $2,490 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,470 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,400 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,380 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,370 |
| 12 | Celina | $2,340 |
| 13 | Fresno | $2,290 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $2,290 |
| 15 | Leander | $2,260 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than El Paso.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs El Paso |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Teresa, NM | 18.5 mi | $1,130 | $-124 (-10%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 21.8 mi | $1,270 | +$16 (+1%) |
| Las Cruces, NM | 46.3 mi | $1,124 | $-130 (-10%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 61.4 mi | $930 | $-324 (-26%) |
| Carlsbad, NM | 140.9 mi | $1,080 | $-174 (-14%) |
| Silver City, NM | 144.4 mi | $960 | $-294 (-23%) |
| Roswell, NM | 187.7 mi | $1,030 | $-224 (-18%) |
2-Bedroom rent in El Paso — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in El Paso?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in El Paso, Texas is $1,254 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $1,529.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in El Paso?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,160 ($4,180/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is El Paso expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
El Paso's 2-bedroom median of $1,254 is +24% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 24th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does El Paso rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, El Paso ranks #64 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near El Paso?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Santa Teresa ($1,130), Las Cruces ($1,124), Alamogordo ($930).