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Los Arcos and Starlight Court
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Alto, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alto?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Alto Studio Apartments | $650 | $550 | $750 |
Alto 1 Bedroom Apartments | $918 | $650 | $1,291 |
Alto 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,181 | $568 | $2,013 |
Alto 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,402 | $968 | $2,249 |
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Cheapest Available Alto Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Alto, NM is a Studio unit found at 100 Lower Terrace Dr priced from $550. Los Arcos and Starlight Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $568. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alto apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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100 Lower Terrace Dr | Studio | Studio,1BA | $550 |
Los Arcos and Starlight Court | Los Arcos 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $568 |
Sierra Vista Village | 1B/1B Flat | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Mirador Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Pueblo Chamisa | Lea - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alto, NM and Nearby
As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alto area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2 BR Model at 100 Lower Terrace Dr in the starting from $900. The second greatest value Alto apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at 1206 Cuba Rd starting at $1,000 with a $1.05 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Alto apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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100 Lower Terrace Dr | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
1206 Cuba Rd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Villas of Briar Ridge | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Los Arcos and Starlight Court | Starlight Court two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
Christa Lee Manor Apartments | F27 | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Spring River Luxury Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Pueblo Chamisa | Lea - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Sierra Vista Village | 2B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Woodlands Cabins | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Mirador Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
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Getting Around Alto, NM
Walk Score®
6 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
4 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alto Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alto Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alto Apartment is $650 at Sierra Vista Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alto Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alto is starting from $568 at Los Arcos and Starlight Court.
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