Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monte Vista, CO from $500 (14 Rentals)

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Clearview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clearview Apartments

230 Clearview DrMonte Vista, CO 81144
  • Utilities Included
property at 711 2nd St

$1,044

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,000
Required Monthly Fees
$44

Total Monthly Price
$1,044

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

711 2nd St

AlamosaCO81101
property at 711 2nd St

$1,044

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,000
Required Monthly Fees
$44

Total Monthly Price
$1,044

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

711 2nd St

AlamosaCO81101
property at 522 Bell Ct

$1,194

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,150
Required Monthly Fees
$44

Total Monthly Price
$1,194

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 10

522 Bell Ct

AlamosaCO81101

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property at 522 Bell Ct

$1,194

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,150
Required Monthly Fees
$44

Total Monthly Price
$1,194

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 10

522 Bell Ct

AlamosaCO81101
property at 512 Bell Ct

$1,194

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,150
Required Monthly Fees
$44

Total Monthly Price
$1,194

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 10

512 Bell Ct

AlamosaCO81101
property at 512 Bell Ct

$1,194

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,150
Required Monthly Fees
$44

Total Monthly Price
$1,194

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 10

512 Bell Ct

AlamosaCO81101
property at 507 Murphy Dr

$1,244 - $1,444

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,200
Required Monthly Fees
$44

Total Monthly Price
$1,244

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 8

507 Murphy Dr

AlamosaCO81101
property at 507 Murphy Dr

$1,244 - $1,444

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,200
Required Monthly Fees
$44

Total Monthly Price
$1,244

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 8

507 Murphy Dr

AlamosaCO81101
property at 1215 Sherman Ave

$1,295

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,295

Total Monthly Price
$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1215 Sherman Ave

Canon CityCO81212

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property at 1480 Wilmont Rd

$825

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$825

Total Monthly Price
$825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1480 Wilmont Rd

FlorenceCO81226
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Pagosa Spring Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pagosa Spring Apartments

519 Village DrPagosa Springs, CO 81147
  • Utilities Included
property at 1502 Locust St

$950

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$950

Total Monthly Price
$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 10

1502 Locust St

Canon CityCO81212
property at 132 1/2 Greenwood Ave

$1,100

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,100

Total Monthly Price
$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

132 1/2 Greenwood Ave

Canon CityCO81212
property at 1305 2nd St

$1,294

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,250
Required Monthly Fees
$44

Total Monthly Price
$1,294

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 10

1305 2nd St

AlamosaCO81101

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property at 1305 2nd St

$1,294

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,250
Required Monthly Fees
$44

Total Monthly Price
$1,294

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 10

1305 2nd St

AlamosaCO81101

Monte Vista, CO Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monte Vista, CO and Nearby

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monte Vista area is the $1.14 price per square foot 128 Sage St Model at 128 Sage St, Unit B in the starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Monte Vista apartment is the 198 Aspenglow Blvd Model at 198 Aspenglow Blvd, Unit Unit 1 starting at $1,450 with a $1.81 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Monte Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
128 Sage St, Unit B128 Sage St2BR,1BA$1.14
198 Aspenglow Blvd, Unit Unit 1198 Aspenglow Blvd2BR,1BA$1.81

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Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.