Living in Contry, Monterrey

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 Monterrey dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $15,000/month — roughly 5% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $20,000 - $26,000/month and three-bedrooms $30,000 - $40,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Monterrey areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the residential, students, families tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Mitras Centro. For a shorter commute, see Centro Monterrey.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Parque de las Cruzes as nearby green space and H-E-B as the nearest supermarket around the Contry reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a handful 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 Contry, Monterrey?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Contry costs $13,000 - $17,000/month (second-hand contract) or $12,000 - $16,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $20,000 - $26,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from $30,000 - $40,000/month.

Is Contry safe for expats?

Contry 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 Contry to Monterrey center?

The commute from Contry to Monterrey city center takes approximately 20 minutes by bus.

What is Contry like to live in?

Upper-middle class residential area near UDEM university. Parks, schools, and family-friendly environment. In our data it is tagged as residential, students, families.