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Rents Near Mexican Universities Hit Up To 38,000 Pesos, Straining Student Budgets

Rising and uneven rental prices are cutting housing choices for students and families.

Overview

  • Reports published July 19–20 using Inmuebles24 listings show typical two‑bedroom, 65 m² rentals near campuses range from about 14,000 to more than 38,000 pesos per month.
  • The highest averages are in Mexico City where Hipódromo Condesa reaches roughly 38,151 pesos and areas around the UNAM range between about 18,284 and 26,052 pesos.
  • In Monterrey and Guadalajara top neighborhood averages are lower with Ladrillera at about 25,111 pesos and parts of Guadalajara up to about 24,272 pesos, though prices vary widely by colony.
  • Several university neighborhoods registered sharp gains over the past two years, including San Rafael at +86% and Zapopan Centro at +55%, and the data come from listings-based indexes with city measurements from March–May 2026.
  • Higher rents are squeezing household finances before the new school year, pushing families and students to choose between paying more for proximity or accepting longer, costlier commutes and suburban moves.