Rent by ZIP · El Paso County
Rent in El Paso, TX 79938
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,490 (-3.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,466 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,040 | $1,060 | -1.9% | $936–1,144 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,260 | $1,310 | -3.8% | $1,134–1,386 | $1,088 ±$72 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,540 | -3.2% | $1,341–1,639 | $1,138 ±$70 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,030 | $2,110 | -3.8% | $1,827–2,233 | $1,661 ±$155 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,490 | $2,580 | -3.5% | $2,241–2,739 | $1,909 ±$124 |
Small Area FMRs for the El Paso, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for El Paso, TX HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,146.
What renters pay in 79938
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79936 | El Paso | $1,360 | $1,219 |
| 79935 | El Paso | $1,200 | $1,121 |
| 79934 | El Paso | $1,490 | $1,214 |
| 79932 | El Paso | $1,140 | $1,029 |
| 79930 | El Paso | $1,080 | $870 |
| 79928 | El Paso | $1,220 | $920 |
Fair Market Rents across El Paso County, TX · All TX counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.