3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rio Rancho, NM (99 Rentals)

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property at 7044 Glen Hills Dr NE

$2,095

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7044 Glen Hills Dr NE

Rio RanchoNM87144
property at 120 Latigo Trail SE

$2,250

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120 Latigo Trail SE

Rio RanchoNM87124

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property at 1548 Penasco Rd NE

$1,995

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1548 Penasco Rd NE

Rio RanchoNM87144
property at 1734 Lark Dr NE

$2,245

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1734 Lark Dr NE

Rio RanchoNM87144
property at 6301 Vaughn Dr NE

$2,125

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6301 Vaughn Dr NE

Rio RanchoNM87144
property at 3809 Wayne Rd NE

$2,545

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3809 Wayne Rd NE

Rio RanchoNM87144

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property at 5726 Quay Dr NE

$2,250

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5726 Quay Dr NE

Rio RanchoNM87144
property at 2712 Moon Glow Dr NE

$2,155

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2712 Moon Glow Dr NE

Rio RanchoNM87144

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4209 Ridgeway CtRio Rancho, NM 87124

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Largest Available Rio Rancho 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Rio Rancho, NM is found at The Charlie ABQ in the Paradise Hills neighborhood and is 1,703 square feet priced from $3,163. Terra at Enchanted Hills in the Encantado del Norte Heritage Series neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,639 square feet and currently listed start at $2,495. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Rio Rancho:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Charlie ABQP21,703 Sq Ft$3,163
Terra at Enchanted Hills3 x 3.5 (1-car Gar)1,639 Sq Ft$2,495
The Eleanor at Rio RanchoC11,601 Sq Ft$2,854
Via VerdeEmerald 2-Car Garage Attached1,476 Sq Ft$2,310
Cottonwood RanchCottonwood (Premium)1,423 Sq Ft$1,925
SkyStone ApartmentsOasis1,393 Sq Ft$2,403
The AspensCottonwood (Premium)1,368 Sq Ft$1,685
Eagle Ranch ApartmentsAnacapa1,320 Sq Ft$1,899
Links at High ResortSanta Ana1,310 Sq Ft$1,775
Sandoval Flats3B1,289 Sq Ft$1,486

Cheapest Available Rio Rancho 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 27, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Rio Rancho, NM is the Three Bed/Two Bath - 60% AMI Model starting from $1,337 at Arrowhead Ridge in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood. The second most affordable Rio Rancho 3 Bedroom is the 3B Model at Sandoval Flats starting at $1,486 in the Encantado del Norte Heritage Series neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Rio Rancho is currently $2,087. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Rio Rancho:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Arrowhead RidgeThree Bed/Two Bath - 60% AMI$1,337
Sandoval Flats3B$1,486
Odyssey Apartmentsc20a$1,680
The AspensCottonwood$1,685
Links at High ResortSanta Ana$1,775
Resort at Sandia Village3bed 2 bath$1,870
Via Vista Apartment CommunityQuartz$1,895
Eagle Ranch ApartmentsAnacapa$1,899
Cottonwood RanchCottonwood (Premium)$1,925
CircBallard$1,955

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Rio Rancho Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Rio Rancho with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Rio Rancho is at Arrowhead Ridge listed at $1,337.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Rio Rancho Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Rio Rancho is $2,087.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Rio Rancho Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rio Rancho is a 1,703 square feet unit starting from $3,163 at The Charlie ABQ.

What is the average size for Rio Rancho 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Rio Rancho is currently 1,604 sq ft.

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