← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in El Paso, TX, over the past three years
Rent in El Paso, TX
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,519
1-year change
+3.2%
3-year change
+8.7%
Metro, 1-year change
+3.2%
Rents in El Paso rose +3.2%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in El Paso, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,519 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,514 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,509 |
| May 2026 | $1,501 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,488 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,483 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,477 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,479 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,470 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,469 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,468 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,474 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,471 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,475 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,470 |
| May 2025 | $1,464 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,459 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,455 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,453 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,447 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,440 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,434 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,431 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,433 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,437 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,441 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,441 |
| May 2024 | $1,433 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,424 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,416 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,409 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,402 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,405 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,402 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,401 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,395 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,397 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,320 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,350 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,520 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,780 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,240 |
City typical rent × TX bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 79902 | $1,175 | +5.5% |
| 79903 | $1,337 | +19.8% |
| 79904 | $1,210 | +7.1% |
| 79905 | $1,080 | – |
| 79907 | $1,264 | +11.4% |
| 79911 | $2,407 | – |
| 79912 | $1,571 | +4.2% |
| 79915 | $1,113 | +6.3% |
| 79924 | $1,309 | +2.4% |
| 79925 | $1,322 | −0.5% |
| 79928 | $1,804 | +2.6% |
| 79930 | $1,319 | +1.4% |
| 79932 | $1,861 | +2.4% |
| 79934 | $1,838 | +3.4% |
| 79935 | $1,167 | +5.4% |
| 79936 | $1,462 | +4.1% |
| 79938 | $1,767 | +2.0% |
Negotiating a renewal in El Paso
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in El Paso, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −0.5% to +19.8%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.