Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Average rent in
Rio Rancho, NM

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rio Rancho, NM is $2,000. This is +3%, or $63, higher than the national average.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,000

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over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

71

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rio Rancho, NM is $2,000. This is +3%, or $63, higher than the national average.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

19%
78%
3%
$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 5% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,499. A 1-bedroom apartment in Rio Rancho, NM costs about $964 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,300. Houses for rent in Rio Rancho, NM are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,195.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,405

4%

43%

2 bedroom

$1,500

6%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,097

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,395

No Change

1%

Studio

$1,200

7%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,405

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,097

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

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$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,275
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rio Rancho, NM is 57% 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

1011 MEADOWLARK COURT - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

1011 MEADOWLARK COURT

1011 Meadowlark Ct Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

Apartment for rent

1020 Meadowlark CT. SE - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

1020 Meadowlark CT. SE

1020 Meadowlark Ct Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

85 Darlene Road SE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

85 Darlene Road SE

85 Darlene Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

1051 Meadowlark Ct Se #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rio Rancho

Apartment for rent

823 Country Club Dr Se Apt 1c #1C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Rio Rancho

823 Country Club Dr Se Apt 1c #1C, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

$1,300

Price drop

Condo for rent

Arrowhead Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Arrowhead Ridge

4515 Arrowhead Ridge Dr Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

3 beds

2 baths

$1,337

Apartment for rent

956 Harrison Dr Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rio Rancho

House for rent

785 Hydra Rd Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rio Rancho

785 Hydra Road Southeast - 1

785 Hydra Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

House for rent

Available Oct 7