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Navigate apartment hunting and city life like a local with our curated articles about El Paso, Texas.















Shopping accessibility defines Cielo Vista North, where this established El Paso neighborhood surrounds the popular Cielo Vista Mall. Rental options include mid-century homes and apartment communities with more space than similarly priced properties in western districts. The area provides excellent access to both airport employment and I-10 connections, creating convenient positioning for households working throughout El Paso who seek established neighborhoods with mature landscaping unusual in desert environments.
Border city renaissance energizes Downtown El Paso, where historic buildings alongside newer developments create architectural diversity reflecting the district's ongoing transformation. Distinctive loft apartments in converted commercial buildings offer character details unavailable in conventional rental properties at surprisingly accessible price points compared to similar urban cores across comparable Southwestern cities. The pedestrian-friendly district surrounds San Jacinto Plaza with its popular events programming, while the international bridge connection to Ciudad Juárez creates genuine cross-border experiences unique among American urban environments.
Mountain vistas define Los Paseos, where homes feature dramatic views of the Franklin Mountains and quick access to hiking trails. Residents enjoy cooler temperatures than downtown El Paso due to elevation and outdoor living spaces positioned to maximize both mountain panoramas and city lights. Though desert landscaping requires different maintenance than traditional lawns, the drought-tolerant plantings create distinctive southwestern character while conserving precious water resources. The neighborhood's elevation provides more sunny days than areas affected by mountain shadows, while evening breezes create natural cooling effects during El Paso's hot summers.
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released El Paso’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.
"El Paso renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Despite high scores in most categories, renters in El Paso were dissatisfied with jobs and career opportunities."
Key findings in El Paso include the following:
El Paso renters gave their city a B+ overall.
The highest-rated categories for El Paso were commute time and affordability, which both received A+ grades.
The areas of concern to El Paso renters were the job and career opportunities (D).
El Paso earned similar scores to other cities in Texas, including Dallas (B) and Houston (B+). However, the primary difference between El Paso and other Texas cities was the job outlook.
El Paso did relatively well compared to other Southwest cities, including Albuquerque, NM (C), Tucson, AZ (D), and Reno, NV (F).
El Paso earned similar scores to other cities nationwide, including San Francisco, CA (B+), Seattle, WA (B+) and Grand Rapids, MI (B+).
The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.
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For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.