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property at 5726 Quay Dr NE

$2,385

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5726 Quay Dr NE

Rio RanchoNM87144
property at 2281 Solara Loop NE

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2281 Solara Loop NE

Rio RanchoNM87144

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property at 1887 Sunrise Ln

$2,550

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1887 Sunrise Ln

Rio RanchoNM87124
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Rio Rancho, NM Local Guide

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 $3,445. The Eleanor at Rio Rancho in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,601 square feet and currently listed start at $2,900. 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$3,445
The Eleanor at Rio RanchoC11,601 Sq Ft$2,900
Via VerdeEmerald1,476 Sq Ft$2,310
Cottonwood RanchCottonwood (Premium)1,423 Sq Ft$1,945
SkyStone ApartmentsOasis1,393 Sq Ft$2,269
The AspensCottonwood1,368 Sq Ft$1,769
Coronado Townhomes3x21,332 Sq Ft$1,795
Links at High ResortSanta Ana1,310 Sq Ft$1,780
PrismaViolet Small Renovated1,309 Sq Ft$1,950
Cantata at the Trails3x2 Renovated1,218 Sq Ft$1,918

Cheapest Available Rio Rancho 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 27, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Rio Rancho, NM is the Mesa 50% Model starting from $1,066 at Arrowhead Ridge in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood. The second most affordable Rio Rancho 3 Bedroom is the Cottonwood Model at The Aspens starting at $1,769 in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Rio Rancho is currently $1,956. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Rio Rancho:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Arrowhead RidgeMesa 50%$1,066
The AspensCottonwood$1,769
Odyssey Apartmentsc20a$1,789
Links at High ResortSanta Ana$1,790
Coronado Townhomes3x2$1,795
Cantata at the Trails3x2 Renovated$1,934
Cottonwood RanchCottonwood (Premium)$1,945
PrismaViolet Small Renovated$1,950
Solaire3x2-1213-Full Renovation$2,069
CircBallard$2,078

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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 $1,066.

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 $1,956.

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 $3,445 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 1,653 sq ft.

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