Living in Zapopan Centro, 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 $9,500/month — roughly 30% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $12,000 - $16,000/month and three-bedrooms $18,000 - $24,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 30 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than 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, traditional, suburban tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Americana.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Parque Lineal De Avenida México as nearby green space and Selecto Chedraui as the nearest supermarket around the Zapopan Centro reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows several 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 Zapopan Centro, Guadalajara?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Zapopan Centro costs $8,000 - $11,000/month (second-hand contract) or $7,000 - $10,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $12,000 - $16,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from $18,000 - $24,000/month.

Is Zapopan Centro safe for expats?

Zapopan Centro 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 Zapopan Centro to Guadalajara center?

The commute from Zapopan Centro to Guadalajara city center takes approximately 30 minutes by bus.

What is Zapopan Centro like to live in?

Affordable municipal center with traditional character. Local markets, basilica, and growing modern infrastructure. In our data it is tagged as affordable, traditional, suburban.