Renting property in Mexico can be either surprisingly inexpensive or apparently overpriced, depending on location. For example, if you wanted to live in a Colonial city, you might choose somewhere like San Louis Potosi, where you will likely pay $500 and upwards per month for a reasonably sized house, or you could live in a smaller city like Zacateces, where you may be able to find a house for $100-400. The same holds true for the beach areas and northern desert states. In short, the smaller the town, the lower the rents.

Finding a house to rent can be a challenge in Mexico as many go unadvertised and owners often rely on word of mouth to find renters. Knowing this, the best way to find rental property is simply to ask around. Everybody always seems to know someone who has a house for rent!

Often you won't even be asked to sign a lease agreement, but you will likely be asked for a deposit and the first month's rent.