Living in Polanco, Mexico City

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 Mexico City dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $31,500/month — roughly 45% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 8 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $45,000 - $58,000/month and three-bedrooms $72,000 - $95,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as most Mexico City areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the upscale, shopping, elegant tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Narvarte. For a shorter commute, see Juarez.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Polanco as the nearest metro stop, Plaza Uruguay as nearby green space and Walmart Express as the nearest supermarket around the Polanco 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 Polanco, Mexico City?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Polanco costs $28,000 - $35,000/month (second-hand contract) or $25,000 - $32,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $45,000 - $58,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from $72,000 - $95,000/month.

Is Polanco safe for expats?

Polanco has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very 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 Polanco to Mexico City center?

The commute from Polanco to Mexico City city center takes approximately 20 minutes by metro.

What is Polanco like to live in?

Upscale district with luxury shopping, fine dining, Chapultepec Park access, and embassy residences. In our data it is tagged as upscale, shopping, elegant.