Mérida, Mexico
Living in García Ginerés, Mérida
Quiet residential colonia with mid-century homes. Local cafes, parks, and an easy bike ride to the centre.
A one-bedroom in García Ginerés rents for about $16,000 - $21,000/month — a safe area (safety 4/5), roughly 10 minutes from Mérida center by bus.
Commute to Center
10 min
bus
Safety Rating
4/5
SafeVibe
residentialquietcycling
Rent in García Ginerés
Monthly rent in MXN ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $13,000 - $17,000/mo | $16,000 - $21,000/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $20,000 - $26,000/mo | $25,000 - $32,500/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $32,000 - $42,000/mo | $40,000 - $52,000/mo |
How García Ginerés compares in Mérida
Within AffordWhere's Mérida dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $18,500/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $25,000 - $32,500/month and three-bedrooms $40,000 - $52,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as 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 residential, quiet, cycling tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Chuburná. For a shorter commute, see Centro Histórico.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps Parque de la Paz as nearby green space and Aki Gran Mayoreo Centenario as the nearest supermarket around the García Ginerés reference point. A school and a pharmacy are 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.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in García Ginerés, Mérida?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in García Ginerés costs $16,000 - $21,000/month (second-hand contract) or $13,000 - $17,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $25,000 - $32,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from $40,000 - $52,000/month.
- Is García Ginerés safe for expats?
- García Ginerés 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 García Ginerés to Mérida center?
- The commute from García Ginerés to Mérida city center takes approximately 10 minutes by bus.
- What is García Ginerés like to live in?
- Quiet residential colonia with mid-century homes. Local cafes, parks, and an easy bike ride to the centre. In our data it is tagged as residential, quiet, cycling.
Other neighborhoods in Mérida
Centro Histórico
5 min walk to center
1BR from $17,500/mo
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Paseo de Montejo
8 min bus to center
1BR from $22,500/mo
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Francisco de Montejo
18 min bus to center
1BR from $15,000/mo
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Chuburná
12 min bus to center
1BR from $11,000/mo
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