Living in Centro Histórico, Mérida

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 Mérida dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $20,000/month — roughly 8% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $27,500 - $35,000/month and three-bedrooms $43,500 - $56,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Mérida areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the colonial, cultural, charming tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Chuburná.

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

OpenStreetMap maps la central as the nearest rail stop, Plaza Grande as nearby green space and Waldos as the nearest supermarket around the Centro Histórico 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 Centro Histórico, Mérida?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Centro Histórico costs $17,500 - $22,500/month (second-hand contract) or $14,000 - $18,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $27,500 - $35,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from $43,500 - $56,000/month.

Is Centro Histórico safe for expats?

Centro Histórico has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Centro Histórico to Mérida center?

The commute from Centro Histórico to Mérida city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Centro Histórico like to live in?

Colonial plazas, pastel mansions, and Sunday street markets. The cultural heart of the Yucatán. In our data it is tagged as colonial, cultural, charming.