Las 5 colonias más económicas para rentar en la CDMX | MAPA

Monopolio, a real estate company, revealed in an interview with El Heraldo Media Group, the five most affordable central neighborhoods in Mexico City to buy or rent a two-bedroom apartment. For purchasing, the cheapest neighborhoods are located in the Cuauhtémoc district and include Santa María Insurgentes, Valle Gómez, Ex Hipódromo De Peralvillo, Peralvillo, and the Unidad Habitacional Nonoalco Tlatelolco. In these areas, prices can range from $29,854.4 to $35,344.2 pesos per square meter.

For those looking to rent a two-bedroom apartment, the most affordable and central neighborhoods are also in the Cuauhtémoc district, including Vista Alegre, Ex Hipódromo De Peralvillo, and Peralvillo, with prices ranging from $149 to $154 pesos per square meter. Additionally, Pensil Norte in the Miguel Hidalgo district and Villa de Cortés in the Benito Juárez district offer rental prices of $151 and $155 pesos per square meter, respectively.

According to Ana Neri, a product manager at Monopolio, these costs are related to the current real estate market in Mexico City and are offered per square meter to facilitate comparison during a housing search. Neri recommends considering factors such as traffic, proximity to areas of interest, access to public transportation, walkability, and the appreciation of property value in recent years before buying or renting a property in the city.

In terms of affordability, there are neighborhoods in the outskirts of Mexico City that offer cheaper living options. For example, in Tláhuac, the Pueblo San Francisco Tlaltenco neighborhood offers two-bedroom apartments at an average of $62 pesos per square meter. In Iztapalapa, Presidentes de México and Los Ángeles offer rental prices of $81 and $84 pesos per square meter, respectively. In Tlalpan, San Miguel Ajusco has a rental price of $84 pesos per square meter.

For those looking to purchase a two-bedroom apartment, neighborhoods like Presidentes de México in Iztapalapa, Fuentes de Zaragoza, and Zona Urbana Santa Martha Acatitla Norte in the same district offer prices ranging from $14,489 to $18,470 pesos per square meter. In Tláhuac, Ampliación Los Olivos and Villas la Draga offer affordable buying options as well.

Monopolio provides free and updated information for those looking to acquire a property in Mexico City through their website. They also offer a free YouTube course on real estate investments. Arturo Campos, a product manager at Monopolio, suggests researching the neighborhood of interest by walking around, talking to residents, assessing quality of life, safety, and observing developments in the area.

In conclusion, whether buying or renting a property, it is essential to gather information, plan financially, and make an informed decision. Monopolio aims to assist individuals in finding secure and available properties in Mexico City, catering to a wide range of budgets and preferences.