$300 us dollar two bedroom apartments around Ajijic?

4POSTS

4 years ago

some videos show people with $300 us dollar two bedroom furnished apartments in different beach areas of Mexico.

Do you know of any of those around Ajijic? In the Laka Chapala areas? maybe it's too much of a haven for American retirees to be economical.

ALSO: if most of this area is a cash economy - what are some ways you found to carry $$ safely? And, about how much do you have at your apt before you go to the ATM? or Bank?
thanks.

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TIMSEELEY58 Member

24POSTS

4 years ago

lost my rent tim

Lee Beck New member

4POSTS

4 years ago

I dunno about 300... thats getting into the bottom tier

So you can get a nice place for around 4-600 for sure, pretty much all over Mexico except maybe the boujie parts of TJ, PV, CDMX, etc. Why not just look on Facebook Marketplace? You can see tons.

GraziellaG Active member

46POSTS

4 years ago

I am even starting to see foreigners looking for 200 dlls rent places. Very alarming. You also get what you pay for. In Ensenada I mean, dont know about other parts of Mexico.

parrotsrest Active member

83POSTS

4 years ago

moved to Mexico City recently, started with an Airbnb for a while, while we looked around and found the neighborhoods that worked for us. Then called some realtors and landlords from signs we saw in the neighborhoods. Found a nice 2BR furnished in a nice area for $400. This is our 4th city since becoming full time travelers 2 years ago, similar story in each place. Don't try to find the end result before you get there, find a place for a few weeks or a month (much cheaper) then discover the city, neighborhoods and find apartment if you decide to stay. IMO

Also I recently switched from a money belt to a fanny pack, that I carry in the front, under my un-tucked shirt. I also double loop the belt through two of my belt loops to prevent someone from cutting the belt and running freely away. Good Luck