3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rio Rancho, NM (79 Rentals)

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4213 Ridgeway Ct
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4213 Ridgeway CtRio Rancho, NM 87124
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Vista Bosque
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1517 Meadowlark Ln SERio Rancho, NM 87124

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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 Terra at Enchanted Hills in the Encantado del Norte Heritage Series neighborhood and is 1,650 square feet priced from $2,495. Via Verde in the Paradise Hills neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,476 square feet and currently listed start at $2,450. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Rio Rancho:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Terra at Enchanted Hills3 x 3.5 (2-car Gar)1,650 Sq Ft$2,495
Via VerdeEMERALD1,476 Sq Ft$2,450
SkyStone ApartmentsOasis1,393 Sq Ft$2,204
The AspensThe Cottonwood - Phase II1,368 Sq Ft$1,850
Coronado Townhomes3x21,332 Sq Ft$1,875
Eagle Ranch ApartmentsAnacapa1,320 Sq Ft$1,849
Cantata at the Trails3x2 Renovated1,218 Sq Ft$2,157
CircBallard1,196 Sq Ft$1,889
Via Vista Apartment CommunityJade1,140 Sq Ft$1,880

Cheapest Available Rio Rancho 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 28, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Rio Rancho, NM is the Anacapa Model starting from $1,849 at Eagle Ranch Apartments in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. The second most affordable Rio Rancho 3 Bedroom is the The Cottonwood Model at The Aspens starting at $1,850 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Rio Rancho is currently $1,942. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Rio Rancho:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Eagle Ranch ApartmentsAnacapa$1,849
The AspensThe Cottonwood$1,850
CircBallard$1,889
Cantata at the Trails3x2 Renovated$2,157
SkyStone ApartmentsOasis$2,322
Via VerdeEMERALD$2,450
Terra at Enchanted Hills3 x 3.5 (2-car Gar)$2,495

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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
Pet Friendly

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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

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Eagle Ranch Apartments listed at $1,849.

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 $1,942.

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 1,650 square feet unit starting from $2,495 at Terra at Enchanted Hills.

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 1,767 sq ft.

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