4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Rio Rancho, NM
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Rio Rancho, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +52% higher than the citywide median of $1,857 and +12% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Rio Rancho
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Rio Rancho
Compare Rio Rancho's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver City | $1,320 |
| 2 | Carlsbad | $1,490 |
| 3 | Roswell | $1,530 |
| 4 | Alamogordo | $1,580 |
| 5 | Portales | $1,580 |
| 6 | Hobbs | $1,610 |
| 7 | Clovis | $1,650 |
| 8 | Farmington | $1,670 |
| 9 | Las Cruces | $1,732 |
| 10 | Santa Teresa | $1,740 |
| 11 | Santa Fe | $2,243 |
| 12 | Albuquerque | $2,297 |
| 13 | Los Lunas | $2,340 |
| 14 | Los Alamos | $2,350 |
| 15 | Rio Rancho (this page) | $2,815 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Rancho (this page) | $2,815 |
| 2 | Los Alamos | $2,350 |
| 3 | Los Lunas | $2,340 |
| 4 | Albuquerque | $2,297 |
| 5 | Santa Fe | $2,243 |
| 6 | Santa Teresa | $1,740 |
| 7 | Las Cruces | $1,732 |
| 8 | Farmington | $1,670 |
| 9 | Clovis | $1,650 |
| 10 | Hobbs | $1,610 |
| 11 | Portales | $1,580 |
| 12 | Alamogordo | $1,580 |
| 13 | Roswell | $1,530 |
| 14 | Carlsbad | $1,490 |
| 15 | Silver City | $1,320 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Rio Rancho.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Rio Rancho |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 15.6 mi | $2,297 | $-518 (-18%) |
| Los Lunas, NM | 45.8 mi | $2,340 | $-475 (-17%) |
| Los Alamos, NM | 49 mi | $2,350 | $-465 (-17%) |
| Santa Fe, NM | 60.2 mi | $2,243 | $-572 (-20%) |
| Farmington, NM | 140.4 mi | $1,670 | $-1,145 (-41%) |
| Roswell, NM | 198.2 mi | $1,530 | $-1,285 (-46%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Rio Rancho — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Rio Rancho?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is $2,815 per month. This is +52% higher than the citywide median of $1,857.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Rio Rancho?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $112,600 ($9,383/month gross), which works out to roughly $54.13/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rio Rancho expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Rio Rancho's 4+ bedroom median of $2,815 is +12% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 62th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rio Rancho rank for 4+ bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with 4+ bedroom data, Rio Rancho ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Rio Rancho?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Albuquerque ($2,297), Los Lunas ($2,340), Los Alamos ($2,350).