Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northern Meadows Neighborhood of Rio Rancho, NM from $900 (10 Rentals)

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311 Geraldine Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

311 Geraldine Rd

311 Geraldine RdRio Rancho, NM 87124
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481 Vancouver Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

481 Vancouver Rd

481 Vancouver RdRio Rancho, NM 87124
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4213 Ridgeway Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4213 Ridgeway Ct

4213 Ridgeway CtRio Rancho, NM 87124

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317 Geraldine Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

317 Geraldine Rd

317 Geraldine RdRio Rancho, NM 87124
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4209 Ridgeway Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4209 Ridgeway Ct

4209 Ridgeway CtRio Rancho, NM 87124
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Heddingham Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heddingham Ave

Heddingham AveAlbuquerque, NM 87144

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arrowhead RidgeTwo Bed/Two Bath - 60% AMI2BR,2BA$940
Links at High ResortCoronado1BR,1BA$1,315
Via Vista Apartment CommunityAmber2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Via Vista Apartment CommunityJade3BR,2BA$1.74
Arrowhead RidgeThree Bed/Two Bath - 60% AMI3BR,2BA$1.24
Links at High ResortCoronado1BR,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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