
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northern Meadows Neighborhood of Rio Rancho, NM from $900 (10 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northern Meadows area of Rio Rancho.


311 Geraldine Rd

483 Vancouver Rd SE

481 Vancouver Rd

4213 Ridgeway Ct
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317 Geraldine Rd

4209 Ridgeway Ct

80 Eventide Rd SE

Links at High Resort

Heddingham Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northern Meadows?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $961 | $961 | $961 |
| Northern Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,271 | $940 | $1,641 |
| Northern Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,955 | $1,066 | $2,165 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Northern Meadows Neighborhood of Rio Rancho, NM.
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Cheapest Available Northern Meadows Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northern Meadows area of Albuquerque, NM is a 2 Beds unit found at Arrowhead Ridge priced from $940. Links at High Resort has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,315. Here are the most affordable Northern Meadows apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Ridge | Two Bed/Two Bath - 60% AMI | 2BR,2BA | $940 |
| Links at High Resort | Coronado | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| Via Vista Apartment Community | Amber | 2BR,2BA | $1,555 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern Meadows, NM
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northern Meadows area is the $1.74 price per square foot Jade Model at Via Vista Apartment Community in the in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,985. The second greatest value Northern Meadows apartment is the Three Bed/Two Bath - 60% AMI 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 Northern Meadows apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Via Vista Apartment Community | Jade | 3BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Arrowhead Ridge | Three Bed/Two Bath - 60% AMI | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Links at High Resort | Coronado | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northern Meadows Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northern Meadows?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Northern Meadows that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northern Meadows?
Cheap apartments in Northern Meadows have an average cost of $586 which is $1,538 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northern Meadows.
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