Living in Chuburná, 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 $13,000/month — roughly 30% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $17,500 - $22,500/month and three-bedrooms $27,500 - $35,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Mérida 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, authentic, local tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Centro Histórico.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Parque Clemente López Trujillo "El Venado" as nearby green space around the Chuburná reference point. A pharmacy is also mapped within walking distance.

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 Chuburná, Mérida?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Chuburná costs $11,000 - $15,000/month (second-hand contract) or $9,000 - $12,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $17,500 - $22,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from $27,500 - $35,000/month.

Is Chuburná safe for expats?

Chuburná 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 Chuburná to Mérida center?

The commute from Chuburná to Mérida city center takes approximately 12 minutes by bus.

What is Chuburná like to live in?

Affordable local barrio south of the centre. Street tacos, corner tiendas, and authentic Yucatecan life. In our data it is tagged as affordable, authentic, local.