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Rental Market Trends in Rio Rancho, NM

What is the average rent in Rio Rancho, NM?

$1,451/month

Average Rent

678 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3%

Increase in the Last Year

Rio Rancho, NM Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Rio Rancho, NM is $1,451 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Rio Rancho rent prices are 12% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Rio Rancho average $1,154 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Rio Rancho average $1,451 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Rio Rancho average $1,699 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Rio Rancho average $2,143 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,154/month
389 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,451/month
678 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,699/month
1,021 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,143/month
1,355 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,851/month
1,166 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,195/month
1,561 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,441/month
2,099 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Rio Rancho, NM?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $43 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Rio Rancho, NM
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Rio Rancho, NM
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
36% $1,501 - $2,000/month
27% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rio Rancho, NM?

Because the average rent in Rio Rancho is $1,451, you’ll want to make about $4,836 per month or $58,032 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, NM is 7.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Rio Rancho is 8.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,154 - $2,143. You can expect to pay 3.4% less for groceries, 15.6% less for utilities, and 6.4% less for transportation.

City

Rio Rancho, NM

872 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Rio Rancho, NM compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Rio Rancho, NM to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment communities in Rio Rancho we think you'll love

Via Vista Apartment Community

Via Vista Apartment Community

532 Cancun Loop NE,
Rio Rancho, NM 87124

$1,555 - $2,244

2-3 Beds

The Charlie ABQ

The Charlie ABQ

7682 Woodmont Ave,
Albuquerque, NM 87114

$2,501 - $3,763 Total Monthly Price

2-4 Beds

Wintergreen Apartments

Wintergreen Apartments

10800 Golf Course Rd NW,
Albuquerque, NM 87114

$1,650 - $2,150

Studio - 2 Beds

Entrada Pointe

Entrada Pointe

900 Country Club Dr,
Rio Rancho, NM 87124

$1,284 - $1,567 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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