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The Loop @950
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Loop @950

950 Louisiana Blvd SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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CRESTWOOD APARTMENTS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CRESTWOOD APARTMENTS

3612-3620 Crest Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87116
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Aspen Ridge
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Ridge

820 Louisiana Blvd SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Rio Communities, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rio Communities Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rio Communities, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at 509 Girard Terrace Apartments in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood priced from $559. FREE UTILITIES!! GREAT VIBES!! in the South San Pedro neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rio Communities apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
509 Girard Terrace Apartments509 Girard Blvd SE K1BR,1BA$559
FREE UTILITIES!! GREAT VIBES!!Sailor Interior UnitsStudio,1BA$699
Home @ Valencia1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$715
El Pueblo II Apartments1x11BR,1BA$716
Silver Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom (50%)1BR,1BA$740
El PuebloStudioStudio,1BA$825
The Valencia Apartments1x1 Sm 590 sq. ft (All Utilities Included)1BR,1BA$825
Las Brisas1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$841
Route 66 Headquarters2025 StudiosStudio,1BA$850
Don Quixote ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rio Communities, NM and Nearby

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rio Communities area is the $1.54 price per square foot Fully Furnished & Decorated Model at Sunport Luxury Townhomes in the in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Rio Communities apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rio Communities apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunport Luxury TownhomesFully Furnished & Decorated5BR,5BA$1.54
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Zocalo LoftsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath with Balcony2BR,2BA$1.49
3409 Thaxton Ave SE3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.39
Villa de San FelipeJersey2BR,2BA$1.54
El Pueblo II Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.03
509 Girard Terrace Apartments509 Girard Blvd SE K1BR,1BA$0.86
444 Florida Playa del Sol1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.47
Las Brisas1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Home @ Valencia1bd/1ba - Rehabbed1BR,1BA$1.34

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Getting Around Rio Communities, NM

Walk Score®

16 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rio Communities Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rio Communities?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rio Communities is at FREE UTILITIES!! GREAT VIBES!! listed at $699.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Communities Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Communities Apartment is $559 at 509 Girard Terrace Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rio Communities Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rio Communities is starting from $995 at Home @ Valencia.

What is the most affordable Rio Communities Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rio Communities Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3409 Thaxton Ave SE and starts from $1,250.

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