Mexico City average 1-bed rent: MX$ 22,000/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +6% Roma and Condesa rents pushed up by remote workers New short-term rental rules in CDMX Polanco remains the priciest area Leases usually require a guarantor (aval) with property in Mexico, or a legal policy (póliza jurídica). Deposits are typically 1 month's rent. Mexico City average 1-bed rent: MX$ 22,000/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +6% Roma and Condesa rents pushed up by remote workers New short-term rental rules in CDMX Polanco remains the priciest area Leases usually require a guarantor (aval) with property in Mexico, or a legal policy (póliza jurídica). Deposits are typically 1 month's rent.
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Mexico City Rent Guide 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Mexico City. The typical one-bedroom rent is MX$ 22,000 per month, up 6% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polanco | MX$ 38,000 | MX$ 60,000 | +5.2% |
| Roma Norte | MX$ 26,000 | MX$ 38,000 | +6.8% |
| Condesa | MX$ 27,000 | MX$ 40,000 | +6.5% |
| Coyoacán | MX$ 18,000 | MX$ 27,000 | +6.2% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per month, MXN). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Average rent per square metre in Mexico City
MX$ 440 / m² per month
City-wide indicative average, based on a typical 50 m² one-bedroom flat. Central neighbourhoods cost more:
- Polanco: MX$ 760 / m²
- Roma Norte: MX$ 520 / m²
- Condesa: MX$ 540 / m²
- Coyoacán: MX$ 360 / m²
Deposit laws in Mexico City
- Deposits are typically 1 month's rent.
- Always get a written inventory with dated photos at move-in to protect your deposit.
How do foreigners and expats without a local credit score find a home in Mexico City with RentScore?
- Check the building first: read verified tenant reviews, rent history and street safety on RentScore before you contact a landlord.
- Know the fair price: use the neighbourhood averages above and the RentScore rent estimate so you are not overcharged as a newcomer.
- Replace the missing credit score: offer an employment contract, recent payslips, a reference from your previous landlord and your RentScore rental history.
- Consider a rent guarantee service or a larger (but legal) deposit instead of a local guarantor — never pay more than the legal limit shown above.
- Upload your lease to the free RentScore contract check: RentScore flags hidden clauses, unfair rent increases and deposit traps in your own language.
- Ask the RentScore advisor below any local question, in any language.
Tenant rights in Mexico City
- Leases usually require a guarantor (aval) with property in Mexico, or a legal policy (póliza jurídica).
- Deposits are typically 1 month's rent.
- Rent increases are usually set in the lease, often tied to inflation.
- CDMX regulates short-term rentals; long-term leases give strong tenant protections.
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