Polanco, Mexico City.
Mexico City’s embassy district, luxury shopping, the museum mile, and the highest safety score in the city.
A free, sourced guide to renting an apartment in Polanco, Mexico City: walkability, safety, noise, median rent and what residents actually say.
Safest, calmest, most expensive.
I moved from Roma for the safety. Worth the rent.
Boring but reliable.
What you get
- Safest central neighbourhood in CDMX
- Best luxury shopping in Mexico
- Wide, well-lit streets
What you give up
- Top-quartile prices
- Less character than Roma or Condesa
- Tourist pockets near Museo Soumaya
Is Polanco a good neighborhood to rent an apartment in Mexico City?
Polanco is generally safe, with a Walk Score of 88/100 and median rent around $5,400 per m². It is best suited for wealthy families, long-term residents, safety-first. Mexico City’s embassy district, luxury shopping, the museum mile, and the highest safety score in the city.
How much does it cost to rent in Polanco, Mexico City?
Median asking rent in Polanco is roughly $5,400 per m², which puts it in line with comparable Mexico City neighborhoods. Actual prices vary by street, building age and apartment size. Top-quartile prices. Less character than Roma or Condesa
Is Polanco a safe neighborhood?
Polanco 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 Polanco walkable?
Yes, Polanco is very walkable, most daily needs are within walking distance. Walk Score: 88/100. Average ambient noise: 54 dB.
What is Polanco known for?
Wide avenues, embassies, luxury shopping on Avenida Presidente Masaryk, and the Museo Soumaya. The most expensive neighbourhood in CDMX, and the safest. Safest central neighbourhood in CDMX. Best luxury shopping in Mexico. Wide, well-lit streets
Who is Polanco best for?
Polanco is best for wealthy families, long-term residents, safety-first. Mexico City’s embassy district, luxury shopping, the museum mile, and the highest safety score in the city.
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