Apartments for Rent in Rio Rancho NM
1,049 Rentals
Rio Rancho, NM Apartments for Rent
An affordable location with a variety of rental opportunities, Rio Rancho is a blend of suburb and open desert. Just 16 miles north of Albuquerque, Rio Ranch resides in the heart of New Mexico. Kid-friendly amenities are abundant in town like A Park Above. This accessible park is the best place for children in the area with large playgrounds, splash pad, and community events.
Rio Rancho Public Schools offers Stapleton Elementary, Rio Ranch Middle, Rio Ranch High School and more. Rio Rancho’s open desert provides breathtaking landscapes and outdoor adventures year-round. Enjoy easy access to major highways and delicious restaurants like Filiberto’s Mexican Food, Cazuela’s Mexican Grill and Brewery, and Turtle Mountain Brewing Company.
Rio Rancho, NM Rental Insights
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The average rent in Rio Rancho, NM is $1,448 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,631, which means housing in Rio Rancho, NM is slightly less expensive than much of the country.
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The cost of living in Rio Rancho, NM is 5.7% lower than the national average. Daily expenses like housing, groceries, and transportation generally cost less than in many other U.S. cities.
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To live comfortably in Rio Rancho, NM as a single adult with no dependents, aim for a salary of at least $74,000 before taxes. Expect to spend about $8,016/year for groceries, $12,360 for goods and services, and $25,968/year for housing. To decide how much you should spend on rent, use our rent affordability calculator.
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You can find flexible rentals in Rio Rancho, NM by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.
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Tour apartments from your couch with Matterport 3D Tours. We have 1,049 Rio Rancho apartments with virtual tours available. Walk through the apartment, view room layouts and get a feel for the space before an in-person tour.
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Rio Rancho, NM has very few transit options. Residents typically rely on driving for daily needs.
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Students renting in Rio Rancho, NM have access to Central NM C.C., Rio Rancho, Central NM C.C., Westside, Central NM C.C., Adv Tech Ctr, and Univ. of Phoenix, Albuquerque.

