Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Average rent in
Rio Rancho, NM

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rio Rancho, NM is $1,950. This is +3%, or $50, higher than the national average.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,950

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

84

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rio Rancho, NM is $1,950. This is +3%, or $50, higher than the national average.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

19%
78%
2%
$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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased 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 $1,385 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,200. Houses for rent in Rio Rancho, NM are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,095.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,325

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$1,375

2%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,400

6%

No Change

Studio

$1,200

5%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

No Change

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$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,275
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rio Rancho, NM is 53% 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

Arrowhead Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.8

Very good

Arrowhead Ridge

4515 Arrowhead Ridge Drive Southeast, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,146–$1,337

Apartment for rent

85 Darlene Road SE - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

85 Darlene Road SE

85 Darlene Road Southeast, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

1020 Meadowlark CT. SE - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

1020 Meadowlark CT. SE

1020 Meadowlark Court Southeast, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

654 Vancouver Rd Se #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rio Rancho

654 Vancouver Rd SE - A

654 Vancouver Rd Se #A, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

1368 Lil Avenue Northeast - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Rio Rancho

House for rent

837 Country Club Drive Southeast #1A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Rio Rancho

2BR/2BTH Condo in the Greens

837 Country Club Drive Southeast #1A, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

2 beds

2 baths

$1,275

Condo for rent

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

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Rio Rancho

CONDOS - Rio Rancho, NM

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

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Condo for rent

831 Country Club Drive Southeast #2F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Rio Rancho

CONDOS - Rio Rancho, NM

831 Country Club Drive Southeast #2F, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Condo for rent