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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho Studio Apartments | $1,368 | $1,098 | $1,970 |
Rio Rancho 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,441 | $814 | $2,238 |
| Rio Rancho 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $940 | $2,909 |
| Rio Rancho 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $1,066 | $3,500 |
| Rio Rancho 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $1,343 | $3,763 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rio Rancho, NM is found at Solaire in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood and is 933 square feet priced from $1,684. Wintergreen Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 880 square feet and currently listed start at $1,650. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Rio Rancho:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solaire | 1x1-933 | 933 Sq Ft | $1,684 |
| Wintergreen Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 880 Sq Ft | $1,650 |
| Links at High Resort | Coronado | 880 Sq Ft | $1,370 |
| SkyStone Apartments | Boca | 829 Sq Ft | $1,571 |
| Circ | Madison | 796 Sq Ft | $1,471 |
| Cantata at the Trails | 1x1 Renovated | 781 Sq Ft | $1,639 |
| Cottonwood Ranch | Maple (Premium) | 769 Sq Ft | $1,225 |
| Odyssey Apartments | Loft | 755 Sq Ft | $1,435 |
| The Eleanor at Rio Rancho | A4 | 746 Sq Ft | $2,238 |
| Prisma | Scarlet Renovated | 729 Sq Ft | $1,375 |
As of March 12, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rio Rancho, NM is the One Bedroom Model starting from $993 at Casa de Encantada Senior Apartments in the Encantado del Norte Heritage Series neighborhood. The second most affordable Rio Rancho 1 Bedroom is the The Barcelona Model at Puerta Del Sol starting at $1,169 in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Rio Rancho is currently $1,441. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Rio Rancho:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Casa de Encantada Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | $993 |
| Puerta Del Sol | The Barcelona | $1,169 |
| Blue Agave Villas | The Grove | $1,218 |
| River Walk at Puerta de Corrales | Greenway LP | $1,219 |
| Cottonwood Ranch | Maple (Updated) | $1,225 |
| Entrada Pointe | One Bedroom One Bathroom | $1,282 |
| Meadowlark Apartments | 1x1 | $1,299 |
| Links at High Resort | Coronado | $1,365 |
| Prisma | Scarlet Renovated | $1,375 |
| Odyssey Apartments | Loft | $1,439 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Rio Rancho is at Casa de Encantada Senior Apartments listed at $993.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Rio Rancho is $1,441.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rio Rancho is a 933 square feet unit starting from $1,684 at Solaire.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Rio Rancho is currently 940 sq ft.
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