
Apartments for Rent in Rio Rancho, NM (202 Rentals)


The Eleanor at Rio Rancho

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Entrada Pointe

Sandoval Flats

Blue Agave Villas

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Enchanted Hills

Terra at Enchanted Hills

The Panorama

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Arrowhead Ridge

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3035 Southern Blvd SE, Unit C

6364 Gannett Dr NE

Furnished Studio-Albuquerque - Rio Rancho Blvd.

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3412 Ann Cir SE

652 Vancouver Rd SE, Unit D

4713 Pepe Ortiz Rd SE

2257 High Desert Cir NE

86 Wyoming Autumn Rd NE
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602 Lakeview Cir SE, Unit H

6407 Black Hawk Dr NE

4007 Sierra Alta Ave NE

6549 Grants Dr NE

2123 Solitaire St NE

2728 Walsh Loop SE

129 Redwood Pl SW

2736 Wilder Loop Northeast

2525 Wheeler Peak Dr NE

906-906 Los Reyes Ct SE
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305 Geraldine Rd SE

4520 Ambrose Alday Loop SE

1011 Meadowlark Ct SE

85 Darlene Rd SE

590 Stallion Rd SE

1324 Lil Ave NE

931 Country Club Dr SE

1247 Villa Dr SE

1706 Daybreak Rd SE

1864 Blackberry Rd NE
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980 Charles Dr NE

3473 Martin Meadows Dr NE

1832 Chicoma Rd

3013 Taos Meadows Dr NE

270 Littler Dr SE

4556 Platinum Dr NE

4520 Rockaway Loop NE

100 Eaton Rd SE

2261 Green Lake Rd NE

933 Northern Blvd NE
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Rio Rancho, 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 | $1,393 | $1,098 | $2,255 |
| Rio Rancho 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $961 | $2,079 |
| Rio Rancho 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $940 | $2,894 |
| Rio Rancho 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $1,066 | $3,538 |
| Rio Rancho 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $1,644 | $3,683 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Rio Rancho?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,639 | $1,300 | $1,950 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,162 | $1,800 | $3,300 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,505 | $1,895 | $3,500 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $2,950 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rio Rancho
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Rio Rancho, NM?
As of today, August 31, 2026, there are currently 202 available Rio Rancho apartments priced from $940 to $3,683, with an average monthly rent of $1,574.
What Rio Rancho neighborhoods have the most available apartments?
There are 9 neighborhoods in the Rio Rancho area with available listings as of today. The three neighborhoods with the most options are East Albuquerque with 1,312 listings, Parkland Hills with 684 listings, and Fair West with 679 listings.
How much are Studio apartments in Rio Rancho?
There are currently 15 Studio Apartments in Rio Rancho with rent ranges from $1,098 to $2,255 with an average price of $1,393.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Rio Rancho Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Rio Rancho ranges from $961 to $2,079 with an average monthly rent of $1,393.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Rio Rancho cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Rio Rancho range from $940 to $2,894. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,581.
How expensive are Rio Rancho Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 30 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Rio Rancho on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,066 to $3,538 - averaging $1,878 for the location.
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