Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 19, 2026
Average rent in
Rio Rancho, NM
Average rent in
Last updated on September 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Rio Rancho rent stands today
Rio Rancho, NM rent rose 3.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,025/month. Renters today are paying $32 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Rio Rancho runs 6.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among U.S. rental markets with a total of 81 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Rio Rancho rent for $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,151/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,525/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,450/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Rio Rancho
$2,025/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Rio Rancho is $2,025 per month as of September 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $125 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rio Rancho
81
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rio Rancho rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rio Rancho, NM
Average rent prices in Rio Rancho have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Rio Rancho, NM
Rent prices in Rio Rancho vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rio Rancho is $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Rio Rancho run $1,163 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,282.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 | 6% |  15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,151 | 5% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,525 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,450 | 3% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Quail Ranch | $1,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,475 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,195 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,151
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
Quail Ranch
Average rent
$1,995
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Rio Rancho, 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.
How does rent in Rio Rancho, NM compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Rio Rancho and Albuquerque by all bedroom counts and property types.
Rio Rancho
7%higher than the national median
30%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rio Rancho, NM is 52% higher than the median rent in Albuquerque, NM.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,335
6%$1,875
31%$1,917
$1,505
18%$2,100
6%$1,500
$1,450
19%$1,950
12%$2,350
13%$1,313
17%$2,175
6%$1,317
34%Cost of living in Rio Rancho, NM
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 9% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 2% higher |
| Housing | 16% lower |
| Transportation | 7% lower |
| Utilities | 17% lower |
Discover rentals in Rio Rancho, NM
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rio Rancho
832 Monterrey Rd Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
1 bed
1 bath
$650
House for rent
Available Aug 29
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Rio Rancho
55 Darlene Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4515 Arrowhead Ridge Dr Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,056–$1,474
Apartment for rent
4d ago
485 Vancouver Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rio Rancho
4520 Ambrose Alday Loop Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rio Rancho
6809 Chapingo Rd Ne #1, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
$3,400
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5h ago
House for rent in Rio Rancho
3200 Ocate Meadows Ct Ne #1, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Sep 18
7h ago
House for rent in Rio Rancho
3200 Ocate Meadows Ct Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Sep 18
2d ago
532 Cancun Loop Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,580–$2,010
Apartment for rent
16h ago
House for rent in Rio Rancho
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Rio Rancho
4 beds
2 baths
$2,800
$2,550
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
1517 Meadowlark Ln Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
2 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
509 Vancouver Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
4d ago
485 Vancouver Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rio Rancho
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rio Rancho
2204 Delfinio Dr Se #1, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
3 beds
2 baths
$2,195
$1,995
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 27
2d ago
509 Vancouver Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
2d ago
532 Cancun Loop Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,580–$2,010
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rio Rancho
1 bed
1 bath
$1,419
$1,319
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Townhouse for rent in Rio Rancho
1829 Cortina Loop Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,195
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Rio Rancho, 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 $2,025 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rio Rancho?
Average rent prices in Rio Rancho have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Rio Rancho rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rio Rancho is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $125 more 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 $81,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Rio Rancho?
January offers the lowest rents in Rio Rancho, running about 11% lower than April, which sees the highest prices of the year.
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).