All 16 neighborhoods in Playa del Carmen ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | 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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Open a Wise Account →The cheapest neighborhood in Playa del Carmen is Real Ibiza, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $340/month — 32% below the city average.
The average 1-bedroom rent in Playa del Carmen is approximately $500/month. Rents range from $340/mo (Real Ibiza) to $650/mo (Playacar).
Our database covers 16 neighborhoods in Playa del Carmen, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.