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Felician Villa I - Senior 55+
1301 Stephanie Rd SERio Rancho, NM 87124
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rio Rancho Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $900 (12 Rentals)
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Entrada Pointe
900 Country Club DrRio Rancho, NM 87124
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Blue Agave Villas
4101 Meadowlark Ln SERio Rancho, NM 87124
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1000 Meadowlark Ct SE
Rio RanchoNM87124
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Meadowlark Apartments
4201 Meadowlark Ln SERio Rancho, NM 87124
3023 Southern Blvd SE
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1105 Meadowlark Way SE
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2608 American Rd NWRio Rancho, NM 87124
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923 Country Club Dr SE
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Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rio Rancho?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho Studio Apartments | $1,523 | $1,143 | $1,887 |
| Rio Rancho 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $929 | $2,179 |
| Rio Rancho 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $1,104 | $2,719 |
| Rio Rancho 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,206 | $1,780 | $3,500 |
| Rio Rancho 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,953 | $2,349 | $4,400 |
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Cheapest Available Rio Rancho Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rio Rancho area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Felician Villa I - Senior 55+ priced from $929. Blue Agave Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Rio Rancho apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felician Villa I - Senior 55+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| Blue Agave Villas | The Bandelier | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Links at High Resort | Coronado | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
| Meadowlark Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,359 |
| Wintergreen Apartments | Studio Unit | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rio Rancho, NM
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rio Rancho area is the $1.64 price per square foot Citrine Model at Via Vista Apartment Community in the in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,710. The second greatest value Rio Rancho apartment is the Coronado Model at Links at High Resort starting at $1,330 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rio Rancho apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Via Vista Apartment Community | Citrine | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Links at High Resort | Coronado | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Meadowlark Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Wintergreen Apartments | Studio Unit | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
| Felician Villa I - Senior 55+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Blue Agave Villas | The Grove | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Affinity at Albuquerque 55+ | 0x1 - A1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.68 |
| Panorama | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $3.11 |
| Furnished Studio-Albuquerque - Rio Rancho | Furnished Studio-Albuquerque - Rio Rancho | Studio ,1BA | $4.95 |
| Furnished Studio-Albuquerque - Rio Rancho | Furnished Studio-Albuquerque - Rio Rancho ... | Studio ,1BA | $6.29 |
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Getting Around the Rio Rancho Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM
Walk Score®
38 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rio Rancho Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rio Rancho?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rio Rancho is at Panorama listed at $1,200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Rancho Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Rancho Apartment is $929 at Felician Villa I - Senior 55+.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rio Rancho Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rio Rancho is starting from $1,104 at Felician Villa I - Senior 55+.
What is the most affordable Rio Rancho Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rio Rancho Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Links at High Resort and starts from $1,735.
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