
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rio Rancho Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $900 (11 Rentals)
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The Panorama

Blue Agave Villas

Entrada Pointe

615 Vancouver Rd SE

Meadowlark Apartments

4313 Sabana Loop SE

4310 Sabana Grande Ave SE

2369 High Desert Cir NE
Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rio Rancho?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rio Rancho Studio Apartments | $1,311 | $970 | $1,887 |
Rio Rancho 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,621 | $929 | $2,179 |
Rio Rancho 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,004 | $1,104 | $2,719 |
Rio Rancho 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,985 | $1,815 | $2,300 |
Rio Rancho 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $2,300 | $3,900 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rio Rancho Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Rio Rancho Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rio Rancho area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Felician Villa I - Senior 55+ priced from $929. The Panorama has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $970. Here are the most affordable Rio Rancho apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Felician Villa I - Senior 55+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
The Panorama | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $970 |
Blue Agave Villas | The Grove | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Entrada Pointe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,110 |
Meadowlark Apartments | 2x2TH | 2BR,2BA | $1,305 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rio Rancho, NM
As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rio Rancho area is the $1.71 price per square foot Jade Reno Model at Via Vista Apartment Community in the in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,955. The second greatest value Rio Rancho apartment is the Rio Vista Model at Links at High Resort starting at $1,765 with a $1.56 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. |
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Via Vista Apartment Community | Jade Reno | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
Links at High Resort | Rio Vista | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Meadowlark Apartments | 2x2TH | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Wintergreen Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Felician Villa I - Senior 55+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Affinity at Albuquerque 55+ | 1x1 - B3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
Blue Agave Villas | The Roadrunner | Studio ,1BA | $2.46 |
Entrada Pointe | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.72 |
The Panorama | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $3.25 |
Furnished Studio-Albuquerque - Rio Rancho | Furnished Studio-Albuquerque - Rio Rancho | Studio ,1BA | $4.83 |
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Getting Around the Rio Rancho Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM
Walk Score®
38 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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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 The Panorama listed at $970.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Rancho Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Rancho Apartment is $929 at Felician Villa I - Senior 55+.
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 $1,104 at Felician Villa I - Senior 55+.
What is the most affordable Rio Rancho Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rio Rancho Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Via Vista Apartment Community and starts from $1,955.
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