Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Rio Rancho, NM Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
129
Avg. booking lead time
46 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
July
Lowest revenue month
January

The short answer

Rio Rancho Airbnb Market at a Glance

Listings averaged $242 a night, about 7% lower than the New Mexico average of $260, and were booked on 41% of available nights, close to its 41%.

Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.3 times as much as in January, usually the slowest.

With 129 active listings, Rio Rancho is the 13th-largest of 58 New Mexico markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 6% while the number of active listings grew 8%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Rio Rancho?

Gross bookings per Rio Rancho listing averaged $23,278 over the 12 months to September 2026 (New Mexico average: $29,323), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Rio Rancho listing brings in $4,370 in July, its best month, and $1,900 in January, its slowest. February runs within 5% of January, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 32% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.

In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 3.3 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $6,380+ a month, about 2.6 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $4,110 or more, roughly $1,700 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $2,430 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,230 or less, about half of the median.

These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.

July earns about 2.3 times what January does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.

Rio Rancho Airbnb Data by Month

Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.

July 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in October 2025 and bookings in May 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Rio Rancho, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
MonthAvg. RevenueOccupancyAvg. Nightly RateRevPARBooking Lead TimeAvg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025$2,90147.9%$224$9736 days4.3 nights
Oct 2025$4,10151.2%$255$13290 days3.9 nights
Nov 2025$2,29237.5%$221$7637 days4.1 nights
Dec 2025$3,37941.5%$226$10932 days5.6 nights
Jan 2026$1,91630.1%$213$6217 days4.3 nights
Feb 2026$2,21638.5%$205$7926 days6.7 nights
Mar 2026$3,07644.5%$208$9926 days5.6 nights
Apr 2026$2,78442.3%$210$9338 days5.4 nights
May 2026$3,94251.8%$229$12743 days6.1 nights
Jun 2026$3,71250.6%$220$12431 days6.7 nights
Jul 2026$4,75250.0%$228$15358 days5.4 nights
Aug 2026$3,26344.4%$223$10536 days6.3 nights

Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.

The typical Rio Rancho listing earns about $2,430 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Rio Rancho Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Rio Rancho Airbnb took in $23,278 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,300 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about $2,220 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the $2,220 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,490 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,120 a month.

These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any HOA or condo fees.

Rio Rancho Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Rio Rancho Airbnb
LineAverage listingTop-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings$21,058$35,650
Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Rio Rancho bookings$2,220$3,760
Gross bookings$23,278$39,410
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 71% of Rio Rancho listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−$2,770−$4,700
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself−$2,220−$3,760
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−$1,160−$1,970
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−$470−$790
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−$700−$1,180
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−$230−$230
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−$120−$120
Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings$0$0
Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free$0$0
Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on$0$0
Total running costsAbout 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−$7,670−$12,750
Left for housing costs, then profit$15,608about $1,300 a month$26,660about $2,220 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo feesDepend on the home

Estimate Your Own Rio Rancho Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Rio Rancho's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.

To work out the profit on one Rio Rancho home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.

How Rio Rancho's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Rio Rancho listings are booked on 64% or more of their nights, against 42% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $170 adds about $1,680 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $265 a night or more, against a median of $170. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about $2,110 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $4,370, against $1,900 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Rio Rancho listings average 4.90 stars, and 61% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.

What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about $3,280 a month, against $1,940 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Rio Rancho?

Rio Rancho listings were booked on 41% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the New Mexico average and in line with the U.S. average. In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 53% in May and falls to 36% in January.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 81%+ of open nights, 39 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 64% or more, roughly four nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 42% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 24% or less, under two nights a week.

May is usually the busiest month in Rio Rancho, January the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month rate of 41% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Nightly rates

How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Rio Rancho?

The average nightly rate in Rio Rancho, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $242 over the past year, about 7% below the New Mexico average of $260 and about 24% below the U.S. average of $320. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in July and October at about $230 and bottom out in November at about $195.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.7 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $385+ a night, about 2.3 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge $265 or more, about $95 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about $170 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $105 or less, about 63% of the median.

October rates run 18% above November's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month ADR of $242 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Rio Rancho?

RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Rio Rancho it averaged $102 over the past year, from about $61 in a typical January to about $141 in a typical July.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $217+ per open night, about three times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $127 or more, about $55 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $74 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $46 or less, about 62% of the median.

July RevPAR is about 2.3 times January's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho has two high seasons, May–July and October, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest in January and February and slows again in November. A listing earns about 63% more a month in June through August than in December through February.

Average revenue by month in Rio Rancho

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

Revenue by month in Rio Rancho in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Rio Rancho, by calendar month
MonthSeasonRevenue per listing
JanuaryLow season$1,900
FebruaryLow season$1,980
MarchShoulder season$2,990
AprilShoulder season$2,840
MayHigh season$3,610
JuneHigh season$3,480
JulyHigh season$4,370
AugustShoulder season$3,200
SeptemberShoulder season$3,030
OctoberHigh season$3,780
NovemberLow season$2,390
DecemberShoulder season$2,900
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Rio Rancho by season
SeasonRevenue per monthOccupancyNightly rate
High seasonMay–July, October$3,81052%$223
Shoulder seasonMarch–April, August–September, December$2,99048%$207
Low seasonJanuary–February, November$2,09040%$201

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Rio Rancho?

Guests book Rio Rancho stays 46 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). October stays are booked furthest out, about 79 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 18 days. A typical October booking is made in late July.

October stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month figure of 46 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Rio Rancho

None of the 129 active listings in Rio Rancho display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.

Registration, permit, zoning and occupancy-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the city or county before buying or listing in Rio Rancho.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Rio Rancho

AirROI's area guide picks eight Rio Rancho neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Rio Rancho, Star Heights and High Resort. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Rio Rancho
AreaWho it suitsLandmarks nearby
Downtown Rio RanchoThe vibrant heart of Rio Rancho with easy access to restaurants, shops, and cultural venues. Ideal for guests seeking convenience and a central location with modern amenities.Rio Rancho Plaza, City Center Park, Skyview Plaza, Civic Center, Local restaurants and shops
Star HeightsA suburban neighborhood known for its family-friendly atmosphere and proximity to natural parks. Great for visitors looking for a quiet and comfortable stay while exploring the outdoors.Santa Ana Star Casino, Rio Rancho Sports Complex, Nearby hiking trails, Local parks, Petroglyph National Monument
High ResortA well-established area featuring upscale homes and convenience to shopping. Attractive for travelers seeking upscale accommodations with community amenities.Cottonwood Mall, Local golf courses, Shopping districts, Restaurants, Rio Rancho Historical Society
Enchanted HillsAn emerging neighborhood that has recently seen development. Offers a mix of modern living and access to new attractions, appealing to young families and professionals.Enchanted Hills Park, Local amenities developed recently, Access to major highways, Community events, Shopping centers
CabezonA newer community with a mix of residential and commercial developments. Ideal for those looking to experience suburban life with modern conveniences and local parks.Cabezon Park, Shopping options nearby, Plaza at Cabezon, Local eateries, Community events
Rio Rancho EstatesA quieter area with spacious properties and access to outdoor activities. Perfect for guests wanting a getaway that still has proximity to urban amenities.Local trails and parks, Estates golf courses, Shopping centers close by, Community events, Nature trails
Loma ColoradoA planned community with innovative designs and family-oriented amenities. Offers a unique living experience for both families and professionals visiting the area.Loma Colorado Park, Community center, Shopping nearby, Restaurants, Family-oriented events
Sandoval CountySurrounding the city of Rio Rancho, this broader area provides access to natural beauty and outdoor activities, drawing nature lovers and adventure seekers.Sandoval County parks, Hiking trails in the region, Local wineries and breweries, Biking trails, Cultural events in surrounding areas

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Rio Rancho Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Entire homes make up 84% of listings in Rio Rancho, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in six (16%) rents out a single room. Houses account for 88% of the stock; apartments and condos come next at 3%.

Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment

Rio Rancho Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 84%
  • Private room 16%
Room types in numbers
Rio Rancho Airbnb listings by room type
Room typeShare of listingsListings
Entire home83.7%108
Private room16.3%21

Houses dominate the property mix

Rio Rancho Airbnb listings by property type

  • House 88%
  • Apartment/Condo 3%
  • Hotel/Boutique 3%
  • Others 3%
  • Cabin/Outdoor 3%
Property types in numbers
Rio Rancho Airbnb listings by property type
Property typeShare of listingsListings
House87.6%113
Apartment/Condo3.1%4
Hotel/Boutique3.1%4
Others3.1%4
Cabin/Outdoor3.1%4

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Rio Rancho Have?

Most Rio Rancho homes are built for groups: 77% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (51%). Shares are of the 107 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Rio Rancho entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Rio Rancho entire homes by number of bedrooms
BedroomsShare of entire homes with a bedroom countEntire homes
Studio0.9%1
1 bedroom13.1%14
2 bedrooms9.3%10
3 bedrooms51.4%55
4 bedrooms20.6%22
5+ bedrooms4.7%5

What Each Home Size Earns in Rio Rancho

A typical one-bedroom home in Rio Rancho earned $14,000 over the past year, against $17,300 for a four-bedroom home.

What each home size earns in Rio Rancho
Home sizeListingsTypical annual revenue (median)Average annual revenueAvg. nightly rateOccupancy
1 bedroom14$14,000$16,400$20042%
2 bedrooms10$9,860$18,300$14146%
3 bedrooms55$21,100$24,800$22142%
4 bedrooms22$17,300$33,100$43937%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Rio Rancho Sleep?

Rio Rancho is a group-trip market: 34% of listings sleep eight or more guests, more than the share of the next most common size, six guests (27%). Shares are of the 112 listings with a guest capacity on file (87% of the market).

Rio Rancho listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file

Guest capacity in numbers
Rio Rancho listings by guest capacity
Guest capacityShare of listings with a capacity on fileListings
2 guests9.8%11
3 guests0.9%1
4 guests16.1%18
5 guests4.5%5
6 guests26.8%30
7 guests8.0%9
8+ guests33.9%38

How Rio Rancho Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Rio Rancho hosts set up an average of 3.2 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 23% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
14
Beds per listing
3.2
Show exact location
23%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Rio Rancho Offer?

Free on-site parking is close to standard in Rio Rancho: 97% of listings offer it, and 78% offer self check-in.

Share of Rio Rancho listings with each common amenity

  • Air conditioning Nearly all
  • Wifi Nearly all
  • TV 97%
  • Free parking on premises 97%
  • Smoke alarm 95%
  • Heating 95%
  • Kitchen 91%
  • Hot water 90%
  • Carbon monoxide alarm 86%
  • Coffee maker 86%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Rio Rancho

Listings in Rio Rancho with a pet-friendly policy earned about 2.4 times as much a year, on average, as those without: $29,800 against $12,200. Listings with a hot tub show about the same gap. The gap is smaller for self check-in (about twice as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.

Revenue gap for Rio Rancho listings with each amenity

How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it

  • Pets allowed +145% on 63% of listings
  • Hot tub +144% on 14% of listings
  • Self check-in +101% on 78% of listings
  • Fire pit +83% on 36% of listings
  • Patio or balcony +81% on 60% of listings
  • Indoor fireplace +70% on 36% of listings
  • BBQ grill +58% on 52% of listings
  • Dedicated workspace +52% on 62% of listings
  • Outdoor dining area +49% on 54% of listings
  • Sound system +42% on 10% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Rio Rancho listings with and without each amenity
AmenityListings with itAvg. revenue withAvg. revenue withoutRevenue gap
Pets allowed63%$29,800$12,200+145%
Hot tub14%$47,300$19,400+144%
Self check-in78%$26,100$13,000+101%
Fire pit36%$32,900$18,000+83%
Patio or balcony60%$28,300$15,600+81%
Indoor fireplace36%$31,600$18,600+70%
BBQ grill52%$28,300$17,900+58%
Dedicated workspace62%$26,800$17,600+52%
Outdoor dining area54%$27,400$18,400+49%
Sound system10%$31,800$22,300+42%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Rio Rancho?

Rio Rancho draws mostly domestic guests: 98% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Albuquerque is the largest source outside Rio Rancho, at about 4% of reviews. English is spoken by 69% of guests, and Spanish by 21%.

98% of Rio Rancho guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 98%
  • International 2%

Where Rio Rancho guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Albuquerque 4%
  • Rio Rancho 3%
  • Las Cruces 3%
  • El Paso 3%
  • Farmington 2%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Rio Rancho guests come from: top cities
Origin cityShare of guests
Albuquerque3.7%
Rio Rancho3.2%
Las Cruces2.6%
El Paso2.6%
Farmington2.1%

Where Rio Rancho guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • United States 98%
  • Mexico 0%
  • Canada 0%
  • Puerto Rico 0%
  • Panama 0%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Rio Rancho guests come from: top countries
Origin countryShare of guests
United States98.2%
Mexico0.4%
Canada0.3%
Puerto Rico0.2%
Panama0.1%

Languages spoken by Rio Rancho guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 69%
  • Spanish 21%
  • German 1%
  • Portuguese 1%
  • Hindi 1%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Rio Rancho guests
LanguageShare of guests
English68.9%
Spanish21.4%
German1.5%
Portuguese1.3%
Hindi0.9%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Rio Rancho?

Rio Rancho Airbnbs average 4.90 stars, and 61% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.84.

Check-in scores highest in Rio Rancho; value is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.92
  • Cleanliness 4.88
  • Communication 4.94
  • Location 4.91
  • Check-in 4.96
  • Value 4.84
Category scores in numbers
Rio Rancho guest ratings by category
CategoryAverage rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.92
Cleanliness4.88
Communication4.94
Location4.91
Check-in4.96
Value4.84

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Rio Rancho: Stays, Rules and Fees

84% of Rio Rancho listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 18% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 30% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Rio Rancho listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 54%
  • 181-270 days 30%
  • 91-180 days 13%
  • 31-90 days 2%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Rio Rancho listings are open to guests
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days54.3%70
181-270 days30.2%39
91-180 days13.2%17
31-90 days2.3%3

Days a year Rio Rancho listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 2%
  • 181-270 days 16%
  • 91-180 days 29%
  • 31-90 days 30%
  • 1-30 days 23%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Rio Rancho listings are booked or blocked
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days2.3%3
181-270 days15.5%20
91-180 days28.7%37
31-90 days30.2%39
1-30 days23.3%30

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Rio Rancho?

The average Rio Rancho booking lasts 6 nights, longest in February and shortest in October. Listings took about 19 bookings each over the year, some 2,340 in all. More than half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Rio Rancho

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Rio Rancho Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

Nearly two-thirds of listings in Rio Rancho accept stays of one or two nights. A smaller group, 5%, takes only stays of 30 nights or more.

Minimum stay set by Rio Rancho listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 28% 36 listings
  • 2 Nights 36% 47 listings
  • 3 Nights 18% 23 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 1% 1 listing
  • 7-29 Nights 12% 15 listings
  • 30+ Nights 5% 7 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Rio Rancho?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Rio Rancho, used by 31% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: more than half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 37% on Firm or stricter ones.

Cancellation policies of Rio Rancho listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 26% 33 listings
  • Moderate 28% 36 listings
  • Limited 9% 12 listings
  • Firm 31% 40 listings
  • Strict 6% 8 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Rio Rancho?

Nearly nine in ten Rio Rancho listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $143, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to $341, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 6 nights, that adds roughly $25 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
$143
Average cleaning fee
$341
Listings charging a fee
88.4%
Share of gross revenue
9.5%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Rio Rancho

The top-grossing Airbnb in Rio Rancho, a four-bedroom home, took in $143,000 over the past year, about 6.2 times the city's average of $23,300.

#1 BEST VIEWS HUGE Contemporary Estate HEATED POOL #1 BEST VIEWS HUGE Contemporary Estate HEATED POOL Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.86
Revenue
$143,190
Occupancy
52.0%
Daily rate
$1,446
NM Home w/ Mountain Views & Sunrise NM Home w/ Mountain Views & Sunrise Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Revenue
$123,540
Occupancy
56.3%
Daily rate
$588
Spacious Rio Rancho Retreat 
•Mountain views• Spacious Rio Rancho Retreat •Mountain views• Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.69
Revenue
$99,953
Occupancy
48.3%
Daily rate
$555
Luxury Villa with a Pool Luxury Villa with a Pool Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Revenue
$95,561
Occupancy
53.7%
Daily rate
$591
Poolside & Hot Tub Lounging: Luxe Rio Rancho Home Poolside & Hot Tub Lounging: Luxe Rio Rancho Home Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.84
Revenue
$82,712
Occupancy
34.6%
Daily rate
$632
Casa Del Rio, Mountain Views & Riverfront Getaway! Casa Del Rio, Mountain Views & Riverfront Getaway! Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Revenue
$79,397
Occupancy
61.6%
Daily rate
$304

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Rio Rancho?

Evolve is the top-grossing host in Rio Rancho, with $243,000 in bookings across 8 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 16% of the market's 129 listings.

Top Airbnb hosts in Rio Rancho by revenue
#HostListingsGross revenuePer listingAvg. rating
Evolve8$243,488$30,4364.72/5
Andrew1$143,190$143,1904.86/5
Jenny4$139,285$34,8214.85/5
4Melanie1$123,540$123,5404.95/5
5Marc1$99,953$99,9534.69/5
6Derrick1$95,561$95,5614.97/5
7Sergio1$79,397$79,3974.97/5
8Devona1$67,358$67,3584.88/5
9Bogdanka1$63,605$63,6054.90/5
10Dominic1$60,703$60,7034.85/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Rio Rancho?

Only 8% of Rio Rancho listings are classed as professionally managed. 58% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 23% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 71% of listings.

Superhosts
58.1%
Professional management
7.8%
Cohosted listings
24.8%
Instant Book enabled
23.3%
Simplified Pricing
71.3%

Nearby markets

Rio Rancho vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 78 km, Santa Fe (78 km away) earned the most per listing, about twice as much as Rio Rancho.

Airbnb markets near Rio Rancho: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
MarketListingsAvg. annual revenueAvg. nightly rateOccupancy
Corrales 6 km57$24,859$27241%
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 12 km31$22,951$20742%
Albuquerque 18 km1,919$23,601$18646%
Placitas 19 km35$29,948$24244%
Los Lunas 52 km31$19,288$18045%
Jemez Springs 59 km47$29,921$21743%
Los Alamos 76 km34$22,461$16345%
Santa Fe 78 km1,787$47,140$33747%

Other Airbnb Markets in New Mexico

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Markets Similar to Rio Rancho

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FAQ

Rio Rancho Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Rio Rancho?

An active Rio Rancho Airbnb grossed $23,278 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 129 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $4,110 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Rio Rancho?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Rio Rancho listings earn between $1,230 and $4,110 in a typical month, and the top tenth $6,380 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Rio Rancho?

Listings in Rio Rancho were booked on 41% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 41% for the New Mexico average. May is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Rio Rancho?

The average booked night in Rio Rancho cost $242 before fees. Half of listings charge between $105 and $265, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Rio Rancho?

None of the active Rio Rancho listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.

Is Airbnb profitable in Rio Rancho?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Rio Rancho Airbnb grossed $23,278 in the 12 months to September 2026, 21% below the New Mexico average of $29,323. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $15,608 a year (about $1,300 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about $2,220 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Rio Rancho?

July usually pays best, averaging $4,370 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Rio Rancho?

Each night a Rio Rancho listing was open to book earned $102 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made $217 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Rio Rancho?

Rio Rancho stays were booked 46 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Rio Rancho?

The average Rio Rancho Airbnb stay lasted 6 nights over the past year. A listing took 19 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Rio Rancho rated?

Guests rate Rio Rancho Airbnbs 4.90 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Rio Rancho?

Downtown Rio Rancho, Star Heights and High Resort draw the most short-term rental interest in Rio Rancho. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Rio Rancho?

AirROI counted 129 active Airbnb listings in Rio Rancho as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Corrales, 6 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Rio Rancho?

In Rio Rancho, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $143, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to $341, so the median is the better guide.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 129 active Airbnb listings in Rio Rancho from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.

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