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Rio Rancho, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rio Rancho, NM

Pricing Updated: 03/20/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rio Rancho, NM area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rio Rancho Apartments for rent:

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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 Felician Villa I - Senior 55+ in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood priced from $929. Felician Villa II - Senior 55+ in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $929. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rio Rancho apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Felician Villa I - Senior 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$929
Felician Villa II - Senior 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$929
Casa de Encantada Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$936
The PanoramaStudio AStudio,1BA$970
Blue Agave VillasThe Grove1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rio Rancho, NM

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rio Rancho area is the $1.07 price per square foot 6016 Park S Pl NW Model at 6016 Park S Pl NW in the in the Paradise Hills neighborhood starting from $2,565. The second greatest value Rio Rancho apartment is the 7032 Hearthstone Rd NW Model at 7032 Hearthstone Rd NW starting at $2,459 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Paradise Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rio Rancho apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6016 Park S Pl NW6016 Park S Pl NW4BR,2.5BA$1.07
7032 Hearthstone Rd NW7032 Hearthstone Rd NW4BR,2BA$1.04
6140 Park Hill Ave NW6140 Park Hill Ave NW4BR,2.5BA$1.04
1833 Chicoma Rd NE1833 Chicoma Rd NE4BR,2.5BA$1.07
7404 Junco Pl NW7404 Junco Pl NW4BR,2BA$1.16
1734 Gallinas Rd NE1734 Gallinas Rd NE4BR,2BA$1.29
409 Peaceful Meadows Dr NE409 Peaceful Meadows Dr NE4BR,2BA$1.29
10566 Vista Bella Pl NW10566 Vista Bella Pl NW4BR,2BA$1.29
3205 Chama Meadows Dr NE3205 Chama Meadows Dr NE3BR,2BA$1.31
5000 Shadow Rock Rd NW5000 Shadow Rock Rd NW4BR,2BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rio Rancho

What type of rentals are currently available in Rio Rancho?

There are currently 101 Apartments for Rent in Rio Rancho, NM with pricing that ranges from $929 to $8,500. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rio Rancho ranging from $1,450 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rio Rancho?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rio Rancho ranges from $1,450 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,409.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rio Rancho?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rio Rancho range from $1,470 to $7,509, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $2,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

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