Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, NM

Median rent

Median rent in Rio Rancho

$1,426/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rio Rancho is $1,426 per month as of June 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $524 less per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rio Rancho

323

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rio Rancho rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, NM

Average rent prices in Rio Rancho have increased by 10% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, NM

Rent prices in Rio Rancho vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rio Rancho is $1,245, whereas a house costs $2,272. 1-bedroom apartments in Rio Rancho run $1,189 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$825

-

1%

1 bedroom

$1,100

-

10%

2 bedroom

$1,500

-

11%

3 bedroom

$1,975

-

10%

4 bedroom

$2,825

-

32%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,825

Last year

32%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, NM, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, NM

The Arbors - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

The Arbors

4501 Shepard Rd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$475–$715

Apartment for rent

The Courtyards - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.6

Very good

The Courtyards

6001 Topke Pl Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$580–$970

Apartment for rent

501 Texas Street NE - Photo 1 of 1

3m ago

8.6

Very good

501 Texas Street NE

501 Texas St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108

1 bed

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

1201 Iron Ave Sw #22 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Barelas apartment for rent in Albuquerque

1 bed

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 12

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Frequently asked questions for Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, NM

Quick answers to common questions about the Rio Rancho rental market.

How much is rent in Rio Rancho?

The average rent in Rio Rancho is $1,426 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rio Rancho?

Average rent prices in Rio Rancho have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Rio Rancho rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rio Rancho is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $524 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rio Rancho?

To comfortably afford rent in Rio Rancho, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

La Paloma