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Student Housing in El Paso, TX
About Student Housing in El Paso
El Paso, TX is a large desert city in the far west corner of Texas, hugging the Rio Grande and the Mexico border, and the University of Texas at El Paso sits right at the edge of downtown against the Franklin Mountains. UTEP's Miner crowd fills the neighborhoods just around campus, with Kern Place and its tree-lined streets the classic student pick. Franklin Mountains State Park rises straight out of the city for hiking and views, while downtown, the Sun Bowl stadium, and the cultural districts give students plenty to do. Neighborhoods range from walkable Kern Place to the Lower Valley and the Uptown blocks near the Cincinnati Avenue corridor. With sun almost year-round and the mountains as a backdrop, El Paso feels like its own friendly, sprawling world.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in El Paso
Kern Place
Right beside campus, the classic Miner neighborhood, with tree-lined streets, walkable charm, and easy access to class.
Uptown
The blocks near the cultural corridor along Cincinnati Avenue draw students who want dining and nightlife within walking distance.
Downtown
Puts you on the Streetcar line with a denser, urban feel and quick rides to campus.
Getting Around El Paso as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around El Paso.