3500 Sun Bowl Dr, El Paso, TX 79902
Mission Hills South
Monthly Cost Breakdown at El Dorado Apartments
The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what El Dorado Apartments actually costs each month once you add required fees and insurance.
Renters Insurance at El Dorado Apartments
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to El Dorado Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Older Building
Built in 1965 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk
Open Access
No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure
FBI UCR
Property crime rate: 1356/100K (14% below national average)
What You'll Likely Pay
$16
Est. Monthly
$193
Est. Annual
$14
State Avg/mo
How Much Coverage Makes Sense
Renters insurance has two main pieces: personal property coverage, which pays to replace your belongings if they're stolen or damaged (think furniture, electronics, clothes), and liability coverage, which protects you if someone gets hurt in your unit or you accidentally damage someone else's property. Here's what we'd recommend for El Dorado Apartments based on the rent level and building features.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$10,000
If you own more
$25,000
Liability
Covers accidental harm & lawsuits
Standard minimum for most lease requirements in Texas
How Carriers Compare for This Area
Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near El Dorado Apartments:
| Carrier | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $8/mo | $96/yr |
| USAA | $9/mo | $108/yr |
| State Farm | $12/mo | $144/yr |
| Progressive | $13/mo | $156/yr |
| Safeco | $13/mo | $156/yr |
| Travelers | $14/mo | $168/yr |
| Allstate | $15/mo | $180/yr |
| Nationwide | $15/mo | $180/yr |
| Farmers | $16/mo | $192/yr |
| Liberty Mutual | $18/mo | $216/yr |
Discounts You May Qualify For
Next Step
See if you can beat $16/mo
4 discounts may apply here. Real quotes show your actual price — estimates can't.
Property Crime & Theft Risk
Renters insurance pricing is driven by property crime — theft, burglary, and vehicle break-ins — not violent crime. Here's what the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting data shows for El Paso.
El Paso property crime rate
per 100K residents
U.S. avg is 1,578 per 100K
Breakdown per 100K residents
U.S. average
Near-average property crime means insurance premiums in El Paso track closely with national baselines. El Dorado Apartments also has on-site security features (Property manager on site) that insurers recognize with discounts.
Source: FBI UCR Program, El Paso (2024-12 to 2025-11)
What Residents Are Saying
Based on Google reviews, here are the issues residents mention most often — and the ones that matter when choosing your coverage. Longer bars indicate more frequent discussion.
On-Site Security
Fees Beyond Rent
These are the additional charges beyond base rent at El Dorado Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.
Required Fees
Application Fee Per Applicant
Charged per applicant.
Security Deposit - Refundable
Charged per unit.
Parking Fees
Parking Fee
Max of 2. Charged per vehicle.
Amenities
Special Features
Community Features
Floor Plan Amenities
Pet Policy
Bringing a pet? Here's what El Dorado Apartments allows. Standard renters insurance typically covers pet-related incidents, so you usually won't need any add-on coverage for a cat.
About El Dorado Apartments
From the property listing:
Welcome to El Dorado Apartments – Where Comfort Meets Convenience in the Heart of El Paso Located right next to the University of Texas at El Paso, El Dorado Apartments offers easy walking access to campus—perfect for students looking to live close to class. A direct path leads to a nearby Miner Metro stop, making getting around campus simple and car-free. For families and commuters, our location also provides quick, convenient access to Mesa Street and I-10, putting the rest of El Paso just minutes away. El Dorado features spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartments, each offering 930 sq. ft.
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