1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rio Rancho, NM (39 Rentals)

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Legacy at Cabezon
1 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy at Cabezon

1017 Rosarita Dr SERio Rancho, NM 87124
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4323 Sabana Loop
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4323 Sabana Loop

4323 Sabana LoopRio Rancho, NM 87124

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247 US-550

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The Orchards
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Orchards

247 U.S. 550Bernalillo, NM 87004
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Heddingham Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

Heddingham Ave

Heddingham AveAlbuquerque, NM 87144
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Adagio
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Adagio

Oak Ridge NW StAlbuquerque, NM 87114

Rio Rancho, NM Local Guide

Largest Available Rio Rancho 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rio Rancho, NM is found at Links at High Resort in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood and is 880 square feet priced from $1,330. Wintergreen Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 880 square feet and currently listed start at $1,750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Rio Rancho:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Links at High ResortCoronado880 Sq Ft$1,330
Wintergreen Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom880 Sq Ft$1,750
The AspensThe Artist Loft846 Sq Ft$1,250
SkyStone ApartmentsBoca829 Sq Ft$1,621
Cantata at the TrailsA1K Renovated804 Sq Ft$1,735
Resort at Sandia Village1 Bed 1 bath800 Sq Ft$1,435
PrismaCitrine Renovated794 Sq Ft$1,435
Odyssey ApartmentsLoft755 Sq Ft$1,233
River Walk at Puerta de CorralesMemorial LP750 Sq Ft$1,453
Affinity at Albuquerque 55+1x1 - B1596 Sq Ft$1,829

Cheapest Available Rio Rancho 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 28, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rio Rancho, NM is the One Bedroom Model starting from $929 at Felician Villa I - Senior 55+ in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood. The second most affordable Rio Rancho 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Casa de Encantada Senior Apartments starting at $993 in the Encantado del Norte Heritage Series neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Rio Rancho is currently $1,476. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Rio Rancho:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Felician Villa I - Senior 55+One Bedroom$929
Casa de Encantada Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom$993
Odyssey Apartmentsa10a$1,092
The AspensThe Artist Loft$1,250
Solaire1x1-569$1,255
Blue Agave VillasThe Grove$1,265
Meadowlark Apartments1x1$1,299
Links at High ResortCoronado$1,330
Puerta Del SolThe Barcelona$1,350
River Walk at Puerta de CorralesTanglewood$1,355

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rio Rancho, NM

Ranked #159

Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Rio Rancho, NM

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Rio Rancho Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Rio Rancho with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Rio Rancho is at Felician Villa I - Senior 55+ listed at $929.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Rio Rancho Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Rio Rancho is $1,476.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Rio Rancho Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rio Rancho is a 880 square feet unit starting from $1,330 at Links at High Resort.

What is the average size for Rio Rancho 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Rio Rancho is currently 645 sq ft.

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