Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, NM

Median rent

Median rent in Rio Rancho

$1,475/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rio Rancho is $1,475 per month as of October 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $425 less per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rio Rancho

386

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 18% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Rio Rancho run $1,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.

Listings

Studio

$800

-

6%

1 bedroom

$1,200

-

10%

2 bedroom

$1,475

-

7%

3 bedroom

$2,095

-

31%

4 bedroom

$2,495

-

16%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last year

16%

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

1d ago

8.2

Very good

The Arbors

4501 Shepard Rd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$475–$715

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
The Courtyards - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

The Courtyards

6001 Topke Pl Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$580–$970

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1517 Gold Ave Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Silver Hill apartment for rent in Albuquerque

1517 Gold Ave Se, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Studio

1 bath

$625

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Home @ Uptown - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Home @ Uptown

5801 Haines Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$875

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,475 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rio Rancho?

Average rent prices in Rio Rancho have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Rio Rancho rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rio Rancho is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 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 $59,000/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).

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