Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Average rent in
Rio Rancho, NM

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, 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.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,950

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Total rentals

67

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, 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.

$1.30

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 2% 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 $1,337. A 1-bedroom apartment in Rio Rancho, NM costs about $1,049 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,260. Houses for rent in Rio Rancho, NM are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,095.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,049

15%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,450

4%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,000

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,200

2%

5%

Studio

$850

2%

62%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

62%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,049

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

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$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rio Rancho, NM is 50% 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

832 Monterrey Rd Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rio Rancho

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832 Monterrey Rd Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87144

1 bed

1 bath

$650

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1 bed

1 bath

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308 Geraldine Road SE

308 Geraldine Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

2 beds

1 bath

$995

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5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Arrowhead Ridge

4515 Arrowhead Ridge Dr Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,146–$1,337

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

95 Eventide Rd Se Apt A #Apt A - Photo 1 of 1

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95 Eventide SE - Unit A

95 Eventide Rd Se Apt A #Apt A, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Vancouver #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Vancouver #1

611 Vancouver Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

2 beds

1 bath

$1,260

Apartment for rent

1010 Meadowlark Ct Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1010 Meadowlark Ct Se

1010 Meadowlark Ct Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

2 beds

1 bath

$1,320

Apartment for rent