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Navigate apartment hunting and city life like a local with our curated articles about El Paso, Texas.
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.
Renters say:
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.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
Perched on the eastern slopes of the Franklin Mountains, Morningside Heights rewards residents with panoramic views of El Paso and Mexico beyond. Homes here tend to be larger with more yard space than central neighborhoods, making them popular with families. The elevated location provides cooler temperatures during El Paso's intense summers, though winter occasionally brings driving challenges on the steeper streets.
Historic architecture with international views defines Sunset Heights, where this border-adjacent neighborhood showcases El Paso's distinctive past. Many rental homes feature Southwestern styling with details like tile roofs, arched doorways, and interior courtyards. From higher streets, properties often capture views across the Rio Grande into Mexico, while the neighborhood's positioning provides walking access to both downtown El Paso and UTEP campus.
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.
