Cheapest Neighborhoods in Playa del Carmen

All 16 neighborhoods in Playa del Carmen ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Cheapest Rent
$340/mo
City Avg Rent
$500/mo
Neighborhoods
16

Cheapest Neighborhoods in Playa del Carmen — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 Real Ibiza $340/mo 0.68x -32%
2 Villas del Sol $360/mo 0.72x -28%
3 La Guadalupana $360/mo 0.72x -28%
4 Luis Donaldo Colosio $375/mo 0.75x -25%
5 Colosio $390/mo 0.78x -22%
6 Ejidal $410/mo 0.82x -18%
7 Selvanova $425/mo 0.85x -15%
8 Zazil Ha $440/mo 0.88x -12%
9 Gonzalo Guerrero $525/mo 1.05x +5%
10 Playa Paraíso $540/mo 1.08x +8%
11 Puerto Aventuras $550/mo 1.10x +10%
12 Riviera Maya Zona $575/mo 1.15x +15%
13 Centro (5th Avenue) $590/mo 1.18x +18%
14 Playa Mamitas $610/mo 1.22x +22%
15 Mayakoba Area $625/mo 1.25x +25%
16 Playacar $650/mo 1.30x +30%

Rent estimates based on city average of $500/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest neighborhood in Playa del Carmen?

The cheapest neighborhood in Playa del Carmen is Real Ibiza, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $340/month — 32% below the city average.

What is the average rent in Playa del Carmen?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Playa del Carmen is approximately $500/month. Rents range from $340/mo (Real Ibiza) to $650/mo (Playacar).

How many neighborhoods does Playa del Carmen have?

Our database covers 16 neighborhoods in Playa del Carmen, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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