3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rio Rancho, NM (65 Rentals)

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4213 Ridgeway CtRio Rancho, NM 87124
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7201 Oersted Rd NERio Rancho, NM 87144

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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 $2,375. 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$2,375
Via VerdeEMERALD1,476 Sq Ft$2,450
SkyStone ApartmentsOasis1,393 Sq Ft$2,128
The AspensThe Cottonwood - Phase II1,368 Sq Ft$1,850
Links at High ResortSanta Ana1,310 Sq Ft$1,790
PrismaViolet1,309 Sq Ft$1,900

Cheapest Available Rio Rancho 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 19, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Rio Rancho, NM is the c20a Model starting from $1,643 at Odyssey Apartments in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood. The second most affordable Rio Rancho 3 Bedroom is the Santa Ana Model at Links at High Resort starting at $1,790 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Rio Rancho is currently $2,332. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Rio Rancho:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Odyssey Apartmentsc20a$1,643
Links at High ResortSanta Ana$1,790
The AspensThe Cottonwood$1,850
PrismaViolet$1,900
SkyStone ApartmentsOasis$2,128
Cantata at the Trails3x2 Renovated$2,141
The Dillon Luxury ApartmentsThree Bedroom - Two Bath$2,200
Terra at Enchanted Hills3 x 3.5 (2-car Gar)$2,375
Via VerdeEMERALD$2,450

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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

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 Odyssey Apartments listed at $1,643.

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 $2,332.

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 $2,375 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 1,632 sq ft.

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