Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Alto, NM

Median rent

Median rent in Alto

$1,750/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Alto is $1,750 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Alto

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Alto rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Alto, NM

Average rent prices in Alto have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Alto, NM

Rent prices in Alto vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Alto is $875, whereas a house costs $1,565. 2-bedroom apartments in Alto run $1,265 on average.

Listings

Studio

$775

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$975

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,375

1%

15%

3 bedroom

$1,915

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$2,200

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$775

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,915

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

The table above reflects average rent prices in Alto, NM, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Alto, NM compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Alto and Anthony by all bedroom counts and property types.

Alto

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Alto, NM is 13% lower than the median rent in Anthony, TX.

Discover rentals in Alto, NM

119 Whispering Pines Way #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Alto

2 beds

2 baths

$1,815

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions for Alto, NM

Quick answers to common questions about the Alto rental market.

How much is rent in Alto?

The average rent in Alto is $1,750 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Alto?

Average rent prices in Alto have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Alto rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Alto is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Alto?

To comfortably afford rent in Alto, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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