How Much Rent Can You Afford in El Paso, TX?
To comfortably afford a 1-bedroom in El Paso ($950/month), you need to earn at least $45,000/year ($22/hr).
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Your take-home: $4,187/month
Max affordable rent: $1,256/month
Based on 30% of take-home pay (after taxes)
| Size | Avg Rent | % Income | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $741 | 17.7% | Comfy |
| 1-Bedroom | $950 | 22.7% | Comfy |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,150 | 27.5% | OK |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,482 | 35.4% | Stretch |
After paying rent on a 1-BR ($950), you’d have $3,237/month left for everything else.
Affordability at Every Income Level
| Salary | Take-Home/mo | Max Rent | 1BR ($950) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $1,841 | $552 | 51.6% |
| $30,000 | $2,179 | $654 | 43.6% |
| $35,000 | $2,513 | $754 | 37.8% |
| $40,000 | $2,848 | $854 | 33.4% |
| $45,000 | $3,183 | $955 | 29.8% |
| $50,000 | $3,518 | $1,055 | 27% |
| $55,000 | $3,853 | $1,156 | 24.7% |
| $60,000 | $4,187 | $1,256 | 22.7% |
| $65,000 | $4,509 | $1,353 | 21.1% |
| $70,000 | $4,803 | $1,441 | 19.8% |
| $75,000 | $5,096 | $1,529 | 18.6% |
| $80,000 | $5,389 | $1,617 | 17.6% |
| $100,000 | $6,561 | $1,968 | 14.5% |
| $125,000 | $8,016 | $2,405 | 11.9% |
| $150,000 | $9,440 | $2,832 | 10.1% |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, 30% rule applied to take-home pay.
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