For those who are a little shy of putting down deep roots, there are about 300 apartment complexes throughout the city offering older or new apartments with or without furniture. The average cost for a 2 bedroom is about $500 a month. For more information call (915) 771-0705 or get a copy of the Apartment Showcase.

Central El Paso is the historic section of the city with beautiful old mansions dating back more than a hundred years. This part of town is close to down town, many hospitals and the university. It extends into the foothills of the mountains where many of the older, established, tree-lined neighbors are. Several of the cities landmarks are in this area.