Cheapest Neighborhoods in Mexico City

All 25 neighborhoods in Mexico City ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Cheapest Rent
$455/mo
City Avg Rent
$700/mo
Neighborhoods
25

Cheapest Neighborhoods in Mexico City — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 Iztapalapa $455/mo 0.65x -35%
2 Xochimilco $504/mo 0.72x -28%
3 Tlalpan $546/mo 0.78x -22%
4 Doctores $546/mo 0.78x -22%
5 Satélite $560/mo 0.80x -20%
6 Portales $574/mo 0.82x -18%
7 Lindavista $574/mo 0.82x -18%
8 Mixcoac $595/mo 0.85x -15%
9 Narvarte $616/mo 0.88x -12%
10 Centro Histórico $630/mo 0.90x -10%
11 Cuauhtémoc $630/mo 0.90x -10%
12 Del Valle $665/mo 0.95x -5%
13 Escandón $665/mo 0.95x -5%
14 Coyoacán $714/mo 1.02x +2%
15 Insurgentes Sur $735/mo 1.05x +5%
16 Anzures $756/mo 1.08x +8%
17 San Ángel $770/mo 1.10x +10%
18 Juárez $784/mo 1.12x +12%
19 Santa Fe $805/mo 1.15x +15%
20 Reforma $805/mo 1.15x +15%
21 Roma Norte $826/mo 1.18x +18%
22 Condesa $854/mo 1.22x +22%
23 Pedregal $854/mo 1.22x +22%
24 Lomas de Chapultepec $910/mo 1.30x +30%
25 Polanco $945/mo 1.35x +35%

Rent estimates based on city average of $700/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest neighborhood in Mexico City?

The cheapest neighborhood in Mexico City is Iztapalapa, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $455/month — 35% below the city average.

What is the average rent in Mexico City?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Mexico City is approximately $700/month. Rents range from $455/mo (Iztapalapa) to $945/mo (Polanco).

How many neighborhoods does Mexico City have?

Our database covers 25 neighborhoods in Mexico City, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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