
Cheap Homes for Rent in the Rancho Encantado Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $1,100 (6 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Rancho Encantado?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Encantado 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,790 | $1,340 | $2,695 |
| Rancho Encantado 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,183 | $1,750 | $3,200 |
| Rancho Encantado 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,350 | $2,900 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Rancho Encantado Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Rancho Encantado Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho Encantado area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Tierra Pointe priced from $930. Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $964. Here are the most affordable Rancho Encantado apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio,1BA | $930 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Pueblo | 2BR,1BA | $998 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Encantado, NM
As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Encantado area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Rancho Encantado apartment is the The Taos Model at Villa Hermosa starting at $1,071 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho Encantado apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas @ Rio | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Taos | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Andalucia Villas | Antequera | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Las Mananitas Apartments | Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Mesa Ridge Apartments | The Rose | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Del Rio Apartments | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rancho Encantado
What type of rentals are currently available in Rancho Encantado?
There are currently 88 Apartments for Rent in Rancho Encantado, NM with pricing that ranges from $750 to $3,930. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rancho Encantado ranging from $1,100 to $3,800.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rancho Encantado?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rancho Encantado ranges from $1,100 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,096.
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