Studio Apartment Rent in El Paso, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in El Paso, Texas as of July 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $1,521 and +33% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $522 |
| 2 | Burnet | $525 |
| 3 | Palestine | $646 |
| 4 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 5 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 6 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 7 | Bonham | $710 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | Wharton | $770 |
| 14 | San Leon | $778 |
| 15 | Livingston | $780 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,300 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,300 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,250 |
| 4 | Prosper | $2,170 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 10 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,850 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,830 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than El Paso.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs El Paso |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Teresa, NM | 18.5 mi | $800 | $-68 (-8%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 21.8 mi | $870 | +$2 (0%) |
| Las Cruces, NM | 46.3 mi | $800 | $-68 (-8%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 61.4 mi | $640 | $-228 (-26%) |
| Carlsbad, NM | 140.9 mi | $790 | $-78 (-9%) |
| Silver City, NM | 144.4 mi | $770 | $-98 (-11%) |
| Roswell, NM | 187.7 mi | $750 | $-118 (-14%) |
Studio rent in El Paso — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in El Paso?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in El Paso, Texas is $868 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $1,521.
What income do you need to afford a studio in El Paso?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,720 ($2,893/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is El Paso expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
El Paso's studio median of $868 is +33% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 15th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does El Paso rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, El Paso ranks #33 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near El Paso?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Santa Teresa ($800), Las Cruces ($800), Alamogordo ($640).