Cheap Apartments for Rent near Rio Communities, NM from $500 (70 Rentals)

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Playa Del Sol
$925 - $950

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Base Rent$925 - $950
Total Monthly Price$925 - $950
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Playa Del Sol

444 Florida St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Tierra Linda
$1,088 - $1,679

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Base Rent$1,088 - $1,679
Total Monthly Price$1,088 - $1,679
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Tierra Linda

3450 98th StAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Diamond Mesa
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$1,439 - $7,417

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Base Rent$1,439 - $7,417
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Diamond Mesa

2300 Diamond Mesa Trl SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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University Village
Studio Apartments

University Village

1901 University Blvd SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Madeira Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Madeira Court

1001 Madeira Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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509 Girard Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

509 Girard Terrace

509 Girard Blvd SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Adobe Manor Apartments
Studio Apartments

Adobe Manor Apartments

7412 Central Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Route 66 Headquarters
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Route 66 Headquarters

9317 Central Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Pine St Studios
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine St Studios

414 Pine St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Don Quixote Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Don Quixote Apartments

1811 Lead Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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El Campo Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

El Campo Apartments

5800 Central Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87105
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Ceja Vista Senior 55+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ceja Vista Senior 55+

10001 Ceja Vista Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Imperial
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial

205 Silver Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Aspen Ridge
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Ridge

820 Louisiana Blvd SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Continental Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Continental Flats

1201-1229 Palomas Dr 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 Studio unit found at The Loop at 950 in the South San Pedro neighborhood priced from $645. Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes in the Southwest Quadrant 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
The Loop at 9500x1 - 280Studio, 1BA$645
Diamond Elite Luxury TownhomesStudio/1 BathStudio, 1BA$699
White Oak Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$716
Millennium FlatsUnit Type BStudio, 1BA$795
Casa Dos Santos ApartmentsStudio 520Studio, 1BA$795
La Vida NuevaStudiosStudio, 1BA$800
Madeira CourtStudioStudio, 1BA$815
Sage at 6010 x 1 CStudio, 1BA$825
The Portals ApartmentsA11BR, 1BA$845
2121 Gold Ave SE2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 131BR, 1BA$850

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

As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rio Communities area is the $1.27 price per square foot 5 Bed/5 Bath TH Model at Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Rio Communities apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting at $1,600 with a $1.28 price per square foot. 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.
Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes5 Bed/5 Bath TH5BR, 5BA$1.27
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR, 2BA$1.28
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR, 1BA$1.15
Aspen RidgeTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR, 2BA$1.20
Generations at West MesaTwo Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft2BR, 1BA$1.37
The Portals ApartmentsA11BR, 1BA$1.21
El Pueblo - Ultimate Urban LivingOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.34
White Oak Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$1.03
The Lanai Apartments1BD/1B1BR, 1BA$1.38
The French Quarter1 x1 Reno (630Sqft)1BR, 1BA$1.40

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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 The Loop at 950 listed at $645.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Communities Apartment is $716 at White Oak 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 $925 at The Loop at 950.

What is the most affordable Rio Communities Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rio Communities Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Vida Nueva and starts from $1,426.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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