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    STUDIO
    $1,197+
    1 BED
    $1,284+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,173 - $1,260
    Required Monthly Fees$24
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,197 - $1,284

    Entrada Pointe

    900 Country Club Dr, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
    (505) 588-7955
  6. 1 BED
    $1,493
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,486 - $4,140
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,493 - $4,147

    SkyStone Apartments

    10800 Cibola Loop NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
    (505) 431-4186
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    1 BED
    $1,291+
    2 BEDS
    $1,345+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,123 - $1,776
    Required Monthly Fees$168
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,291 - $1,944

    Odyssey Apartments

    10600 Cibola Loop NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
    (505) 448-0751
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    1 BED
    $1,269

    Solaire

    3550 Old Airport Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
    (505) 502-4231
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    1 BED
    $1,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,362 - $1,459
    Required Monthly Fees$88
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,450 - $1,547

    Circ

    10300 Golf Course Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
    (505) 587-5612
  25. Building Photo - AFFORDABLE!!!
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,500

    AFFORDABLE!!!

    825 Country Club Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

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Rio Rancho, NM Apartments for Rent

Rio Rancho is New Mexico's third-largest city and part of the Albuquerque metropolitan area, originally deriving its name from Spanish colonial ranches established along the Rio Grande. Apartment seekers in Rio Rancho will discover a community spanning 104 square miles in Sandoval County, offering suburban living with easy access to Albuquerque's amenities. The city has grown rapidly in recent decades, becoming a sought-after residential area with over 113,000 residents.

Renting in Rio Rancho delivers solid value and convenience, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,463 and two-bedrooms around $1,709. Located just 16 miles north of Albuquerque, the city offers straightforward commutes via major highways. Apartment communities here are surrounded by desert landscapes and family-friendly spots like A Park Above, complete with playgrounds and splash pads. Grab a bite at Filiberto's Mexican Food or unwind at Turtle Mountain Brewing Company, while enjoying year-round outdoor adventures in the New Mexico desert.

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V Sue Cleveland High School

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Rio Rancho High

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Mountain View Middle

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Eagle Ridge Middle

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Ernest Stapleton Elementary

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Enchanted Hills Elementary

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Vista Grande Elementary

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Maggie Cordova Elementary School

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