
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rio Rancho, NM from $600 (15 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rio Rancho?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Rio Rancho Studio Apartments | $1,365 | $1,098 | $1,893 |
| Cheap Rio Rancho 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,440 | $814 | $2,238 |
| Cheap Rio Rancho 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,527 | $940 | $2,909 |
| Cheap Rio Rancho 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,830 | $1,066 | $3,500 |
| Cheap Rio Rancho 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $1,343 | $3,763 |
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Cheapest Available Rio Rancho Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rio Rancho, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Casa de Encantada Senior Apartments in the Encantado del Norte Heritage Series neighborhood priced from $993. Panorama in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,098. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rio Rancho apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de Encantada Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $993 |
| Panorama | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,098 |
| La Cantera Senior Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,141 |
| Arrowhead Ridge | Sandia 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1,146 |
| Enchanted Vista Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rio Rancho, NM
As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rio Rancho area is the $1.70 price per square foot JADE Model at Via Verde in the in the Paradise Hills neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Rio Rancho apartment is the Mesa 60% Model at Arrowhead Ridge starting at $1,337 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rio Rancho apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Via Verde | JADE | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Arrowhead Ridge | Mesa 60% | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Via Vista Apartment Community | Amber | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Resort at Sandia Village | 2x2 Reno | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Eagle Ranch Apartments | Alisal | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| La Cantera Senior Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Links at High Resort | Coronado | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Enchanted Vista Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Cottonwood Ranch | Maple (Premium) | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Casa de Encantada Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rio Rancho Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rio Rancho?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rio Rancho is at Panorama listed at $1,098.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Rancho Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Rancho Apartment is $993 at Casa de Encantada Senior Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rio Rancho Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rio Rancho is starting from $1,141 at La Cantera Senior Apartments.
What is the most affordable Rio Rancho Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rio Rancho Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arrowhead Ridge and starts from $1,337.
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