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4213 Ridgeway CtRio Rancho, NM 87124
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4209 Ridgeway CtRio Rancho, NM 87124
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1517 Meadowlark Ln SERio 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 1,761 square feet priced from $3,006. 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 $2,550. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Rio Rancho:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Charlie ABQC11,761 Sq Ft$3,006
Terra at Enchanted Hills3 x 3.5 (1-car Gar)1,639 Sq Ft$2,550
The Eleanor at Rio RanchoC11,601 Sq Ft$2,714
Cottonwood RanchCottonwood1,423 Sq Ft$1,805
The AspensCottonwood - Phase II1,368 Sq Ft$1,685
Coronado Townhomes3x21,332 Sq Ft$1,775
Cantata at the TrailsC11,330 Sq Ft$2,017
Links at High ResortSanta Ana1,310 Sq Ft$1,825
Sandoval Flats3B1,289 Sq Ft$1,486
CircBallard1,196 Sq Ft$1,868

Cheapest Available Rio Rancho 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 10, 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 $1,985. 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
The AspensCottonwood$1,685
Odyssey Apartmentsc20a$1,719
Coronado Townhomes3x2$1,775
Cottonwood RanchCottonwood$1,805
Links at High ResortSanta Ana$1,820
Resort at Sandia Village3bed 2 bath$1,825
CircBallard$1,868
Via Vista Apartment CommunityJade$1,929

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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 $1,985.

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 1,761 square feet unit starting from $3,006 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 2,250 sq ft.

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