Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 20, 2026

Average rent in
Rio Rancho, NM

Last updated on March 20, 2026

Last updated on March 20, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rio Rancho, NM is $1,935. This is +2%, or $34, higher than the national average.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,935

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

53

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rio Rancho, NM is $1,935. This is +2%, or $34, higher than the national average.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

25%
74%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

79%
21%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Rio Rancho, NM

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Rio Rancho, NM have increased by 10% in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Rio Rancho, NM

The monthly rent for an apartment in Rio Rancho, NM is $1,337. A 1-bedroom apartment in Rio Rancho, NM costs about $1,299 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,520. Houses for rent in Rio Rancho, NM are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,072.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,149

24%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,500

5%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,000

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,697

2%

9%

Studio

$1,299

2%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,149

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,697

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

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.

Compare rent prices in Rio Rancho, NM to other cities

Median rent prices in Rio Rancho, NM for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Albuquerque, NM.

Rio Rancho

Median rent price$1,935
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,304
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rio Rancho, NM is 48% higher than the median rent in Albuquerque, NM.

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Cost of living in
Rio Rancho, NM

The overall cost of living in Rio Rancho, NM is 5% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

No difference

Groceries

4% lower

Health

1% lower

Housing

7% lower

Transportation

10% lower

Utilities

13% lower

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Discover rentals in Rio Rancho, NM

Vancouver #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Vancouver #1

611 Vancouver Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

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Age restricted

14h ago

Condo for rent in Rio Rancho

2 beds

2 baths

$1,250

Condo for rent

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Rio Rancho

TOWNHOME - Rio Rancho, NM

1316 F GRANDE Boulevard SE unit: F #F, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

2 beds

2 baths

$1,250

House for rent

652 Vancouver Rd Se #C - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Rio Rancho

652 Vancouver Rd Se #C, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Condo for rent

Available Apr 1

937 Country Club Dr Se Apt J #Apt J - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Rio Rancho

937 Country Club Dr Se Apt J #Apt J, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,400

Condo for rent

Via Vista Apartment Community - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.5

Very good

Via Vista Apartment Community

532 Cancun Loop Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,555–$1,999

Apartment for rent

1837 Round Up Dr Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2128 Sagecrest Loop Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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