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Mexico City is an extremely affordable place to live and work, making it an increasingly popular destination for expats. If you’re looking to live on a shoestring budget it’s possible in CDMX to find rooms for as little as MXN 2,500 - 3,500, but you get what you pay for. Mexico City is home to many apartments that might not be up to expat standards. On average if you want a nice room in a good apartment in a decent area, you can expect to spend about MXN 5,000. If you want to live in a trendier neighborhood, up that to about MXN 7,000.
Even though the prices are cheap, finding an apartment isn’t always so easy. Navigating neighborhoods you’re not familiar with, understanding real estate terms in a language you don’t know well, and knowing what is and isn’t fair in rent and deposits can all be a challenge. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started in your apartment search, stress free.
Mexico City is home to vibrant and lively neighborhoods, each with a distinct and unique feel.
Unfortunately, online rental sites aren’t always the best way to find housing in Mexico City. Much of the rental process is conducted in-person, so online rental services tend to have higher prices and slower response times. These sites are, however, a great way to get to know the housing markets in certain neighborhoods. Perusing units in different parts of town should give you a good idea of average prices for that neighborhood, average standard of living and more.
Because rent is so cheap in Mexico City, many people tend to rent out a spare room as a source of extra income. There are lots of websites you can use to help find the right roommate for you. Each site requires some persistence and a lot of follow up, but they offer good options. Make sure you're on the lookout for scams - some people may try to take advantage of foreigners.
Unfortunately, the most effective way to find an apartment in Mexico City is to walk around the neighbourhood you want to live in. Renters often post rental signs in the windows of available units. Because foreigners and expats often rely on websites like the ones listed above, online rentals are often marked up and more expensive. Walking around and inquiring in-person will often get you the most success and the cheapest rent, but it will require you to speak some Spanish. It might take much longer to find an apartment this way, but if you can rent a room for a few weeks and dedicate time to searching in person it could pay off.
It’s important to ask about safety before signing a lease. Ask your landlord what the area is like at night, and note the apartment’s distance from public transit. Ask if there is a security guard on-site and if the gates are always locked.
Not many landlords in Mexico City speak English and even if you’re fluent in Spanish it might be helpful to have a Mexican friend with you when dealing directly with landlords. It’s rare that landlords will require a reference or other formalized bank account information, proof of income, etc. In fact, most landlords will decide whether or not they want to rent to you just based on their first impression of you.
Many landlords still prefer to be paid by check. If you’re paying for rent using an account from another country, useWise to get the real exchange rate and cut out expensive international bank transfer fees if you need to fund your local account.
With that, you’re ready to start your search. Good luck with your move to Mexico City!
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If you live or work in Mexico, Taking up dual citizenship might make your life easier. Here’s everything you need to know to get dual citizenship with Mexico.
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