Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 19, 2026
Average rent in
Rio Rancho, NM
Average rent in
Last updated on June 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Rent in Rio Rancho, NM rose 4.5% year over year to a current median of $2,085/month. The month-to-month rent declined 2.4%, showing a slight pullback after a peak in April 2026.
Compared to national trends
Rio Rancho, NM runs 6.9% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among U.S. metros with a total of 60 rentals available.
Price ranges
In Rio Rancho, NM, studios rent for about $1,354/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,029/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,555/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,098/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. The studio median rent shows the range renters face across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Rio Rancho
$2,085/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Rio Rancho is $2,085 per month as of June 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $135 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rio Rancho
60
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,480, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Rio Rancho run $1,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,555.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,354 | 1% |  26% | |
1 bedroom | $1,029 | 2% | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $1,555 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,097 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Quail Ranch | $1,985 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,480 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,250 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,354
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,029
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,555
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,097
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
Quail Ranch
Average rent
$1,985
Apartments
Average rent
$1,480
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
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
34%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rio Rancho, NM is 62% higher than the median rent in Albuquerque, NM.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$1,895
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5%$1,797
3%$1,995
2%$1,650
$1,325
$1,762
13%$1,950
22%$1,592
62%$2,072
2%$1,895
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 | 8% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 1% higher |
| Housing | 11% lower |
| Transportation | 8% lower |
| Utilities | 16% lower |
Discover rentals in Rio Rancho, NM
3d ago
4515 Arrowhead Ridge Dr Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,056–$1,474
Apartment for rent
3h ago
85 Darlene Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Rio Rancho
619 Vancouver Rd Se #Q, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1011 Meadowlark Ct Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rio Rancho
3405 Deledda Rd Ne #NA, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,100
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rio Rancho
41 Willow Trace Ct Se #NA, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,950
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rio Rancho
3 beds
2 baths
$2,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rio Rancho
1312 Tiffany Ln Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
House for rent
14h ago
1010 Meadowlark Ct Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
1d ago
532 Cancun Loop Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,555–$2,005
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4515 Arrowhead Ridge Dr Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,056–$1,474
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1465 Rio Rancho Blvd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Studio
1 bath
$970–$1,098
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Rio Rancho
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rio Rancho
7180 Husky Dr Ne #1, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
3 beds
2 baths
$1,975
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rio Rancho
472 Copper Dr Ne #1, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
4 beds
3 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rio Rancho
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
2d ago
1011 Meadowlark Ct Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1010 Meadowlark Ct Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
1d ago
532 Cancun Loop Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,555–$2,005
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Rio Rancho
5519 Fence Lake Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
3 beds
2 baths
$1,895
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 $2,085 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rio Rancho?
Average rent prices in Rio Rancho have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $135 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 $83,000/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?
Rio Rancho's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 per month. One-bedroom rents have experienced strong growth with a 14.9% increase from the previous year, whereas two-bedroom rents decreased by 2.1%.
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).