The short answer, with method
"How much is an apartment in Mexico City?" has no single answer: the gap between the most accessible and the most expensive unit in the catalog is more than an order of magnitude. That is why we report the median — the price that splits the inventory in half — rather than the mean, which ultra-luxury units drag upward. As of September 25, 2026, over Vait AI's verified inventory (apartments, lofts, penthouses and garden houses for sale, priced in pesos):
- Median: $7,810,925 MXN (≈ $443,000 USD, indicative). Half the apartments cost less, half cost more.
- Middle half: $4,667,219 to $12,131,206 MXN (25th to 75th percentile; ≈ $265,000–$688,000 USD). If your budget falls there, you are in the core of the market we cover.
- Entry point: from $1,200,000 MXN (≈ $68,000 USD) in Tecámac (State of Mexico) — the most accessible active unit in the catalog.
- High end: tickets exceed $79 million MXN (≈ $4.5M USD) in top-tier residences in Bosque Real.
What does your budget buy? Price-band table
This is the real distribution of the verified inventory by budget band, and the neighborhoods where each band has genuine depth — each area links to its detail page (in Spanish):
| Budget (MXN) | ≈ USD (indicative) | Inventory | Where the real options are |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3M | Under ≈ $170K | More than 340 units (~10% of catalog) | Azcapotzalco (165+, from $2.03M) · Santa Fe (60+, from $1.8M) · Gustavo A. Madero (30+, from $2.6M) · Coacalco (25+, from $2.37M) · Iztacalco (20+, from $2.4M) · Miguel Hidalgo (20+, from $2.29M) · scattered units elsewhere, including the catalog's lowest listing ($1.2M) in Tecámac |
| $3M – $6M | ≈ $170K – $340K | More than 930 units | Azcapotzalco (180+) · Cuauhtémoc (90+) · San Pedro de los Pinos (80+) · Granada (60+) · Coacalco (55+) · Del Valle and Santa Fe (45+ each) · Álvaro Obregón and Naucalpan (40+ each) · Lindavista and General Anaya (35+ each) · Benito Juárez and Miguel Hidalgo (30+ each) · Interlomas (25+) |
| $6M – $12M | ≈ $340K – $680K | More than 1,380 units (the largest band, ~39%) | Bosque Real (405+) · Interlomas (290+) · General Anaya (80+) · Tetelpan (65+) · San Ángel (60+) · Hacienda de las Palmas (50+) · Granada (40+) · Cuauhtémoc (35+) · Los Encinos in Lerma, State of Mexico (30+) · Atizapán, Lomas de Bezares and Álvaro Obregón (25+ each) |
| $12M and above | ≈ $680K+ | More than 920 units | Bosque Real (355+) · Interlomas (250+) · Bosques de las Lomas (100+) · Cuajimalpa and Miguel Hidalgo (25+ each) · Polanco, Tecamachalco, Lomas de Bezares and Lomas Country Club (15+ each) |
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Median price by neighborhood: the full table
In Mexico City, price is first and foremost a function of location. This table covers every area with at least 25 verified apartments for sale, ordered by inventory depth (area pages in Spanish):
| Neighborhood | For sale | Median (MXN) | ≈ USD | Range (MXN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosque Real | 765+ | $11,467,165 | $650K | $5.12M – $79.7M |
| Interlomas | 570+ | $10,569,400 | $599K | $1.8M – $36.8M |
| Azcapotzalco | 350+ | $3,050,814 | $173K | $2.03M – $4.5M |
| Cuauhtémoc | 130+ | $4,707,600 | $267K | $2.87M – $15M |
| Santa Fe (Cuajimalpa) | 125+ | $4,291,512 | $243K | $1.8M – $59.2M |
| Bosques de las Lomas | 120+ | $18,750,000 | $1.06M | $4.55M – $42.5M |
| General Anaya | 115+ | $6,326,257 | $359K | $4.55M – $9.7M |
| San Pedro de los Pinos | 105+ | $5,164,123 | $293K | $2.95M – $7.51M |
| Granada (New Polanco) | 100+ | $5,579,767 | $316K | $3.43M – $14.1M |
| Miguel Hidalgo (other colonias) | 90+ | $5,742,034 | $325K | $2.29M – $70.3M |
| Coacalco de Berriozábal (State of Mexico) | 85+ | $3,318,000 | $188K | $2.37M – $4.52M |
| Álvaro Obregón | 85+ | $6,001,050 | $340K | $3.2M – $31.9M |
| Tetelpan | 80+ | $6,849,400 | $388K | $3.38M – $9.77M |
| San Ángel | 70+ | $6,851,734 | $388K | $3.56M – $9.57M |
| Cuajimalpa (town center) | 60+ | $11,913,851 | $675K | $3.2M – $48M |
| Hacienda de las Palmas | 60+ | $8,070,000 | $457K | $5.2M – $37.5M |
| Del Valle Centro | 55+ | $5,510,000 | $312K | $4.61M – $11.2M |
| Gustavo A. Madero | 55+ | $2,967,161 | $168K | $2.6M – $3.83M |
| Lindavista | 50+ | $5,714,650 | $324K | $4.08M – $8.52M |
| Naucalpan | 45+ | $5,158,000 | $292K | $4.16M – $17.1M |
| Lomas de Bezares | 40+ | $11,806,549 | $669K | $7.3M – $18.5M |
| Benito Juárez (other colonias) | 35+ | $4,068,909 | $231K | $2.7M – $18M |
| Los Encinos (Lerma, State of Mexico) | 35+ | $7,796,947 | $442K | $5.74M – $9.45M |
| Atizapán de Zaragoza | 30+ | $8,071,429 | $457K | $5.83M – $10.1M |
| Tecamachalco | 25+ | $14,373,000 | $815K | $7.8M – $22.5M |
| Lomas Country Club | 25+ | $14,150,000 | $802K | $6.9M – $40M |
| Polanco | 25+ | $16,250,000 | $921K | $7.5M – $37.9M |
Reading notes: "Miguel Hidalgo (other colonias)" and "Benito Juárez (other colonias)" group the inventory of those boroughs that is not assigned to the separately listed neighborhoods (Granada, Bosques de las Lomas, Del Valle, etc.); the linked pages show each full borough. Interlomas and Bosque Real are part of Huixquilucan, as are Hacienda de las Palmas and Lomas Country Club (listed above); each of its other areas has fewer than 25 units at this cut. Areas without a linked page do not have a dedicated area page yet. For price per square meter by neighborhood see the price-per-m² study; for the full inventory picture, the market statistics (both in Spanish).
Where the affordable apartments are — the honest answer
If you are looking for "cheap apartments in Mexico City", here is what the database says without makeup: in Vait AI's verified catalog — which leans toward new developments and premium areas — only about 10% of inventory is priced under $3 million MXN (under ≈ $170,000 USD). That accessible inventory exists, and we know exactly where:
- Azcapotzalco — by far the deepest accessible pool — and Gustavo A. Madero. More than 165 units under $3M MXN in Azcapotzalco, from $2,031,105, and more than 30 in Gustavo A. Madero, from $2.6M — which has the lowest median among the neighborhoods in the table (25+ units): $2,967,161 MXN, ≈ $168,000 USD.
- Santa Fe (Cuajimalpa). More than 60 units under $3M MXN, from $1,802,074.
- Miguel Hidalgo borough. More than 20 units under $3M MXN, from $2,294,618 — coexisting with the widest residential price range in the city (up to $70M+).
- State of Mexico suburbs. Coacalco de Berriozábal (more than 25 units under $3M MXN, from $2.37M) and Tecámac, where the catalog's lowest listing sits at $1.2M.
- Scattered units in Iztacalco (more than 20, from $2.4M), Benito Juárez (from $2.7M), Cuauhtémoc (from $2.87M) and San Pedro de los Pinos (from $2.95M).
A data-backed recommendation: if you can stretch into the $3M–$6M MXN band (≈ $170K–$340K USD), the options nearly triple — more than 930 verified units — and entire neighborhoods with sub-$6M medians come into play: Benito Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, San Pedro de los Pinos, Del Valle Centro, Naucalpan, Lindavista and Granada.
What moves apartment prices in Mexico City
- Location, first. Between the median of the Benito Juárez colonias (≈ $4.1M MXN) and Bosques de las Lomas ($18.75M MXN) there is more than a 4.5× gap. Within a single borough too: Miguel Hidalgo has units from $2.29M alongside penthouses above $70M.
- New construction vs. resale. Vait's catalog leans toward new developments (pre-construction and move-in ready); pre-construction usually offers launch pricing and staged payments during the build.
- Size and layout. Absolute price follows square meters: within one area, going from 1 to 3 bedrooms can triple the ticket. Compare areas with the common yardstick of price per m².
- Amenities and product tier. Full-amenity towers, branded residences and master-planned communities (like Bosque Real) price above the standard product of their area.
How to use this data to buy well
Vait AI is a marketplace that publishes verified residential inventory in partnership with developers and authorized sellers. The front line is a WhatsApp assistant available 24/7 — in English or Spanish — with a human team behind it that validates every property before recommending it. We do not invent listings, the service is free for buyers, and we only recommend what exists in inventory at the moment of your inquiry.
In practice: you tell us your budget and area (or we suggest areas if you are undecided), and you receive real units inside your range — development, layout and current price — plus a coordinated visit with the authorized seller and support through the notarized closing. Your phone number is not passed around between sales teams. International buyer? Start with the English guide to buying in Mexico City.
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- Buy an apartment in Mexico City — English hub — how Vait works for international buyers, and the legal basics.
- Living in Interlomas — the zone guide, in English.
- Living in Bosque Real — the zone guide, in English.
- Interlomas vs Bosque Real — side by side at the same data cut.
- International schools in west Mexico City — which zone fits which school.
- Buying property in Mexico City as a foreigner — the process, step by step.
- ¿Cuánto cuesta un departamento en CDMX? — the Spanish edition of this guide. (in Spanish)
- Apartments for sale in CDMX — hub (in Spanish)
- Price per m² by neighborhood (in Spanish)
- Market statistics — inventory, ranges and medians (in Spanish)