North Hills Homes for Rent

North Hills is a far-flung suburb of Rio Rancho that stands between the city and the underdeveloped expanse to the west. “It’s a little bit of no-man’s land up there,” says Realtor John Sheffer with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New Mexico, who has over 20 years of experience in the area. “It’s a little bit out of the way, but from a price point perspective, it’s one of only a handful of affordable areas for entry-level buyers in Rio Rancho.” While it is out of the way, the neighborhood is popular with first-time homeowners and those relocating to either Albuquerque or Santa Fe for work due to its prices and its proximity to major area thoroughfares. As Rio Rancho continues to expand, the North Hills offer a comfortable suburban perch for young families and professionals. Most homes in North Hills were built between the 1980s and early 2000s. Common varieties include sprawling ranch-style homes with stucco siding, along with single-story houses with Modern Traditional features. Open spaces and small parks are threaded through the residential streets in this high mesa, and the west side of the neighborhood looks out on a flat expanse of desert shrub and sand. Prices can range