Living in Lafayette, Guadalajara

Monthly rent in MXN ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Guadalajara dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $10,500/month — roughly 22% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $13,000 - $18,000/month and three-bedrooms $20,000 - $27,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Guadalajara areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, colonial, local tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Zapopan Centro. For a shorter commute, see Americana.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Jardín Lafayette as nearby green space and GRANNA as the nearest supermarket around the Lafayette reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Lafayette, Guadalajara?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Lafayette costs $9,000 - $12,000/month (second-hand contract) or $8,000 - $11,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $13,000 - $18,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from $20,000 - $27,000/month.

Is Lafayette safe for expats?

Lafayette has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Lafayette to Guadalajara center?

The commute from Lafayette to Guadalajara city center takes approximately 10 minutes by bus.

What is Lafayette like to live in?

Traditional neighborhood with colonial charm. Budget-friendly option near downtown with local character. In our data it is tagged as affordable, colonial, local.