Condesa, Mexico City.
Roma Norte’s leafy older sister, two parks, art deco apartment buildings, and a slightly older crowd.
A free, sourced guide to renting an apartment in Condesa, Mexico City: walkability, safety, noise, median rent and what residents actually say.
Best parks in any neighbourhood in CDMX.
Calmer than Roma, just as beautiful.
I run in Parque México every morning. Worth it alone.
What you get
- Two real parks inside the neighbourhood
- Best 1930s apartment buildings in CDMX
- Slightly calmer than Roma Norte
What you give up
- More expensive than Roma
- Some streets feel rough at night
- Earthquake-vulnerable older buildings
Is Condesa a good neighborhood to rent an apartment in Mexico City?
Condesa is generally safe, with a Walk Score of 94/100 and median rent around $3,800 per m². It is best suited for couples, park people, older expats. Roma Norte’s leafy older sister, two parks, art deco apartment buildings, and a slightly older crowd.
How much does it cost to rent in Condesa, Mexico City?
Median asking rent in Condesa is roughly $3,800 per m², which puts it in line with comparable Mexico City neighborhoods. Actual prices vary by street, building age and apartment size. More expensive than Roma. Some streets feel rough at night
Is Condesa a safe neighborhood?
Condesa is generally safe. Our safety grade is B, based on official Mexico police data and resident reports. Daytime safety is generally good across most blocks, with localized concerns covered in the full address-level report.
Is Condesa walkable?
Yes, Condesa is highly walkable, you can run most errands on foot. Walk Score: 94/100. Average ambient noise: 58 dB.
What is Condesa known for?
Built around two parks (Parque México and Parque España), Condesa has the most beautiful 1930s apartment buildings in the city and a residential rhythm that’s slightly calmer than Roma. Two real parks inside the neighbourhood. Best 1930s apartment buildings in CDMX. Slightly calmer than Roma Norte
Who is Condesa best for?
Condesa is best for couples, park people, older expats. Roma Norte’s leafy older sister, two parks, art deco apartment buildings, and a slightly older crowd.
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