# Average Rent in Rio Rancho, NM > How much is rent in Rio Rancho, NM? $1,499 median across 105 units in 8 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/ Latest included observation: November 11, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Rio Rancho, NM? The average listed apartment rent in Rio Rancho, NM is $1,483 per month, as of November 11, 2026. This sample includes 105 priced apartments in 8 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 9, 2026 through November 11, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. 8 apartment buildings, 105 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. [Browse apartments in Rio Rancho, NM](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/apartments/) Avg Rent $1,483/mo median $1,499 [+4.3% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/trends/) Cheapest $1,056/mo Arrowhead Ridge Apartments Properties 8 tracked daily Units 105 available now [View rent trends and price history](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/trends/) [Explore Rio Rancho, NM on the interactive map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=rio-rancho-nm) [Rio Rancho, NM Resident Access](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/resident-access/): City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips. View Analysis ## Rent Price Breakdown Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Rio Rancho, NM. Timeframe ## Average rent trend, last 3 months All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view. $1,455 Average rent today Line chart of average rent in Rio Rancho, NM over the last 3 months. Started at $1,646, ended at $1,455. ### Average rent trend, last 3 months | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | Aug | 1,646 | | Aug | 1,619 | | Aug | 1,625 | | Aug | 1,612 | | Sep | 1,648 | | Sep | 1,613 | | Sep | 1,610 | | Sep | 1,557 | | Oct | 1,601 | | Oct | 1,423 | | Oct | 1,442 | | Oct | 1,441 | | Oct | 1,427 | | Nov | 1,455 | [Full Rio Rancho, NM price history](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/trends/) ### Average Rent by Property ### Starting Price vs Average ### Rent by Bedroom Count ### Price per Square Foot ## Rio Rancho, NM Rent Prices All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent. [#1 3.1 (118)](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/arrowhead-ridge-apartments-rio-rancho-nm/): Arrowhead Ridge Apartments 4515 Arrowhead Ridge Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA From $1,056/mo Avg $1,227 6 units [#2 4 (25)](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/the-panorama-rio-rancho-nm/): The Panorama 1465 Rio Rancho Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA From $1,098/mo Avg $1,219 5 units [#3 4 (35)](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/blue-agave-villas-rio-rancho-nm/): Blue Agave Villas 4101 Meadowlark Ln SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA From $1,165/mo Avg $1,419 27 units [#4 4 (229)](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/entrada-pointe-rio-rancho-nm/): Entrada Pointe 900 Country Club Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA From $1,197/mo Avg $1,386 13 units [#5 3.5 (144)](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/the-links-at-high-resort-rio-rancho-nm/): The Links at High Resort 201 Pinnacle Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA From $1,240/mo Avg $1,514 32 units [#6 3.5 (57)](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/enchanted-hills-apartments-rio-rancho-nm/): Enchanted Hills Apartments 4401 Safelite Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144, USA From $1,290/mo Avg $1,509 7 units [#7 3 (24)](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/meadowlark-apartments-rio-rancho-nm/): Meadowlark Apartments 4201 Meadowlark Ln SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA From $1,349/mo Avg $1,572 3 units | # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Arrowhead Ridge Apartments 4515 Arrowhead Ridge Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/arrowhead-ridge-apartments-rio-rancho-nm/) | $1,056 | $1,227 | $1.22/ft² | 3.1 (118) | 6 | | 2 | [The Panorama 1465 Rio Rancho Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/the-panorama-rio-rancho-nm/) | $1,098 | $1,219 | $3.20/ft² | 4 (25) | 5 | | 3 | [Blue Agave Villas 4101 Meadowlark Ln SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/blue-agave-villas-rio-rancho-nm/) | $1,165 | $1,419 | $2.19/ft² | 4 (35) | 27 | | 4 | [Entrada Pointe 900 Country Club Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/entrada-pointe-rio-rancho-nm/) | $1,197 | $1,386 | $2.11/ft² | 4 (229) | 13 | | 5 | [The Links at High Resort 201 Pinnacle Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/the-links-at-high-resort-rio-rancho-nm/) | $1,240 | $1,514 | $1.39/ft² | 3.5 (144) | 32 | | 6 | [Enchanted Hills Apartments 4401 Safelite Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/enchanted-hills-apartments-rio-rancho-nm/) | $1,290 | $1,509 | $1.77/ft² | 3.5 (57) | 7 | | 7 | [Meadowlark Apartments 4201 Meadowlark Ln SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/meadowlark-apartments-rio-rancho-nm/) | $1,349 | $1,572 | $1.73/ft² | 3 (24) | 3 | ## Rent & Price History by Building Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood. [Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/apartments/) [Arrowhead Ridge Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/arrowhead-ridge-apartments-rio-rancho-nm/): ![Arrowhead Ridge Apartments apartments in Rio Rancho, NM](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7421?w=600) 3.1 (118) 4515 Arrowhead Ridge Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA From $1,056/mo 6 units [The Panorama](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/the-panorama-rio-rancho-nm/): ![The Panorama apartments in Rio Rancho, NM](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/19878?w=600) 4 (25) 1465 Rio Rancho Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA From $1,098/mo 5 units [Blue Agave Villas](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/blue-agave-villas-rio-rancho-nm/): ![Blue Agave Villas apartments in Rio Rancho, NM](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7612?w=600) 4 (35) 4101 Meadowlark Ln SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA From $1,165/mo 27 units [Entrada Pointe](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/entrada-pointe-rio-rancho-nm/): ![Entrada Pointe apartments in Rio Rancho, NM](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7615?w=600) 4 (229) 900 Country Club Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA From $1,197/mo 13 units [The Links at High Resort](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/the-links-at-high-resort-rio-rancho-nm/): ![The Links at High Resort apartments in Rio Rancho, NM](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7616?w=600) 3.5 (144) 201 Pinnacle Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA From $1,240/mo 32 units [Enchanted Hills Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/enchanted-hills-apartments-rio-rancho-nm/): ![Enchanted Hills Apartments apartments in Rio Rancho, NM](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7609?w=600) 3.5 (57) 4401 Safelite Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144, USA From $1,290/mo 7 units [Browse all Rio Rancho, NM apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/apartments/) By Area ## Rio Rancho, NM neighborhoods Tracked buildings across 2 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments. [Rio Rancho 87124 9](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/apartments/?neighborhood=Rio%20Rancho%2087124)[City Center 1](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/apartments/?neighborhood=City%20Center) ## Rio Rancho, NM Average Rent Prices 2026 The average listed rent in Rio Rancho, NM is **$1,483 per month**, based on 105 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,056 at Arrowhead Ridge Apartments to $2,010 at Via Vista Apartment Homes. ### Average Rent by Bedroom Type | Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Studio | $1,205/mo | $1,098/mo | 10 | | 1 Bed | $1,336/mo | $1,225/mo | 38 | | 2 Bed | $1,524/mo | $1,056/mo | 34 | | 3 Bed | $1,785/mo | $1,213/mo | 23 | We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage. Paste this where you want the live widget. Free to use with the attribution link. Preview Market Context ## Who rents in Rio Rancho, NM, and what they pay Tracked one-bedroom rent in Rio Rancho, NM averages **$1,336/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$1,524/mo**. At the local median household income of **$85,755**, that works out to **21% of gross income**, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold. The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Rio Rancho, NM at **$1,481/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/trends/) runs **0% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Rio Rancho, NM while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities. ## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rio Rancho, NM? Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models. Minimum to afford average rent $59,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,483/mo. Comfortable income $71,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,056/mo), you need to earn at least **$42,000/year**. Median household income in Rio Rancho, NM is **$85,755** , about 20% above the comfortable-living threshold. ## Cost of living in Rio Rancho, NM Overall prices in Rio Rancho, NM runs below the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Rio Rancho, NM's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $1,483 | | Utilities | $382 | | Groceries | $526 | | Transportation | $909 | | Healthcare | $444 | | Other goods and services | $710 | | Estimated total | $4,453/mo | Population 106,533 Median household income $85,755 Census median rent $1,481/mo Census rent burden 31.0% Median age 39.0 Mean commute 30 min ## Methodology Rent data We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability. Cost of living Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually. Salary to live comfortably We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval. Demographic figures Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release. Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023. Compare ## Nearby cities in New Mexico How Rio Rancho, NM rent compares to other markets in the state. | City | Avg Rent | vs Rio Rancho, NM | 30-Day Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Albuquerque, NM](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/) | $8,998 | +507% | -0.2% | 172 | | [Las Cruces, NM](https://average-rent.com/city/las-cruces-nm/) | $1,445 | -3% | -43.8% | 8 | | [Santa FE, NM](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-fe-nm/) | $1,954 | +32% | -- | 8 | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the average rent in Rio Rancho, NM? The average listed apartment rent in Rio Rancho, NM is $1,483 per month, as of November 11, 2026. This sample includes 105 priced apartments in 8 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What is the median rent in Rio Rancho, NM? The median asking rent in Rio Rancho, NM is $1,499 per month, computed from 105 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,483/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings. ### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Rio Rancho, NM? The lowest available rent in Rio Rancho, NM starts at $1,056 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Rio Rancho, NM? 1-bedroom apartments in Rio Rancho, NM average $1,336/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,225/mo across 38 units tracked. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Rio Rancho, NM? 2-bedroom apartments in Rio Rancho, NM average $1,524/mo. Units start from $1,056/mo across 34 units currently listed. ## Rent Trends in Rio Rancho, NM Track how apartment prices are changing over time. [View Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/trends/) ## Missing your neighborhood? Tell us where you're looking. We'll start tracking prices within 24 hours. [Get Started](https://average-rent.com/request/)