Ensuring you find a suitable apartment for remote workers in Mexico City before your arrival will be an important part of any move preparations. Luckily, there is a high level of offer around the city to meet the growing demand from short-term visitors, digital nomads and tourists. This means you are likely to be able to find apartments with short leases and without the need for cosignatories or huge security deposits.
Having said that, remote workers in Mexico City for the first time should consider renting a hotel room or Airbnb in one of the city’s central neighborhoods and take some time to experience the diverse areas around the Mexican capital and certainly visit any prospective apartments in person before moving in.
There are several online tools useful for those searching for suitable apartments for remote workers in Mexico City, and below we highlight some popular ones.
This is a useful site for finding furnished apartments for remote workers in Mexico City. The site offers lots of options around all of Mexico City’s neighborhoods, and most options offer short-term leases of less than 6 months. Rentberry also supports remote workers throughout the rental process, scheduling virtual tours, contract documents and more. The site has a useful map-search options, and prices are generally in line with the market, although you should expect to find luxury apartments here for higher costs. Overall, Rentberry provides a completely online platform for rental management, and has the experience of handling properties directly from landlords and agencies around the world.
Much like its US counterpart, Craigslist is a useful resource to find anything here and certainly a useful tool for those looking for suitable apartments for remote workers in Mexico City. You can expect to find an endless variety of properties here - large, small, affordable and luxurious. As such, it is important to take some time to get to know the site and use the available filters. There are lots of unfurnished properties on offer, but also a good deal of fully-equipped apartments which may be of interest to remote workers. Ads here are both landlord-owned and agency-posted, so it is a good idea to read all rental terms carefully.
The Roomies-Roommates CDMX group with over 80000 members and, as such, an invaluable tool for finding apartments for remote workers in Mexico City. There are many ads posted daily on the group and most properties on offer are furnished and well-located within the city. This group will be of particularly use to those remote workers looking for cheaper accommodation options in the city or for shared houses. It is always suggested that you visit any prospective apartments in person and check out the surrounding area if you haven’t visited it before.
An invaluable resource for finding great apartments for remote workers, Airbnb Mexico City holds thousands of properties available for rent directly from local hosts. By definition, Airbnb are always fully-furnished and are often located in secure buildings with prime amenities across the city. In general, it is a useful site to find an apartment for those remote workers in Mexico City who may be visiting for the first time or are looking to try out the city’s different neighborhoods by devoting some time to living in all them. Airbnb also has a useful map-search option which allows you to compare prices across the city.
For more information about living in Mexico City as a remote worker, check out our complete Mexico City guide.