Check out the tour of the house I rented in Guadalajara, Mexico for $420 USD per month!

I get a lot of questions about budgeting and how much rent costs in Mexico. There is a huge range depending on what you are looking for, where, etc. So here’s one example of something in the smaller budget range without a long-term contract. Keep in mind, this is quite far from the city center, but for my purposes of working and recovering from the fire, it was a quiet place to rest.  Check out the video below:

What happened after the van fire?

After the van fire, I had to find a place to stay nearby while I waited for the insurance to sort things out. Originally, I had hoped that one month would be sufficient for this process (it wasn’t!). So after the initial hotel where I stayed briefly after the fire in Tequila, I paid a van taxi service to transport me and my pets to the nearby large city of Guadalajara.

Guadalajara happens to be the second largest city in Mexico, so I figured no matter what happened I would be able to find my way home from there (buy a new vehicle, rent a vehicle, fly, take a bus, etc). I also knew that since the city of Tequila is very touristy and most people just stay a few days, rental rates were quite high there and I was probably going to find something more affordable in  Guadalajara.

Searching for an apartment in Mexico

With just a few days’ notice, I looked around on Airbnb for something with a yard, pet-friendly, fast wifi, and a workspace. I found this home in the Guadalajara metropolitan area for around $420 USD per month, utilities included. I did have a few issues with maintenance during my stay, but overall I was glad to find a pet-friendly place on such short notice.

My tips & tricks for finding the best apartment in Mexico

When I look for an Airbnb I check for the features I need (as mentioned above, pet-friendly, yard, workspace, wifi, Air conditioning if it’s in a hot area, and a workspace.) I also check the reviews to have an idea of what to expect. I very very rarely reserve a place without reviews because of some issues I’ve had with Airbnb schemes or no active listings.

Typically, I’ll search in a low budget range and see if I find anything that fits my needs, and increase the budget as needed. I often do long-term stays which help with a discounted rate through Airbnb as well. I’ll contact the host to see what their internet speeds are and if I need a faster plan if it will be possible to pay the difference for an upgrade, since it’s very important for remote work.

If you have any questions about traveling or renting an apartment in Mexico, please send me an email at thehannahpinkerton@gmail.com or leave a comment below. I’ll get back to you shortly! ❤️