🇲🇽 Mexico City, MX
Roma Norte
Hipster creative quarter — galleries, co-working, walkable, slightly edgier than Condesa.
1-Bed Rent
MXN 26,500–33,000
Buy Price
MXN 63,000–90,000/m²
Walkability
high
Expat Community
large
Price basis: rents ≈MXN 438/m² (Inmuebles24 Sep 2026) × typical unit sizes; buy ≈MXN 74,697/m² district average (Inmuebles24 Sep 2026).
Roma Norte is Condesa's grittier, more creative sibling just to the east. The neighborhood centers on Álvaro Obregón boulevard with its grand median walkway, fountain, and porfiriato-era mansions converted into galleries, boutiques, and restaurants. It has become CDMX's co-working and startup hub — WeWork, Spaces, and numerous independent co-working spaces line the streets. More diverse and less polished than Condesa, with a mix of upscale restaurants and hole-in-the-wall taquerías.
Rent Ranges — Roma Norte
studio
MXN 17,500–22,000/mo
one Bed
MXN 26,500–33,000/mo
two Bed
MXN 39,500–52,500/mo
Basis: rents ≈MXN 438/m² (Inmuebles24 Sep 2026) × typical unit sizes; buy ≈MXN 74,697/m² district average (Inmuebles24 Sep 2026).
✅ Best For
- • Digital nomads
- • Creatives
- • Co-working culture
- • Those wanting walkable + slightly cheaper than Condesa
⚠️ Not Ideal For
- • Families with young children
- • Those wanting quiet
- • Car owners
- • Those uncomfortable with urban grit
Daily Life in Roma Norte
Transport
Metro Insurgentes, Sevilla, Cuauhtémoc (Line 1). Metrobús Álvaro Obregón. Ecobici. Very well-connected.
Schools
American School Foundation (20min by car). Colegio Williams (15min)
Healthcare
Hospital Ángeles México (10min). Médica Sur (20min). Many bilingual private clinics on Insurgentes.
Groceries & Daily
Superama, La Comer supermarkets. Tianguis del Oro (Saturday market). Organic shops. Street food stalls on every corner. Very livable.
Dining & Nightlife
Excellent — CDMX's most diverse food scene. Mezcalerías, natural wine bars, galleries, live music venues. More nightlife than Condesa.
Safety
Generally safe on main streets. More variable block-to-block than Condesa. Avoid walking alone on quiet side streets late at night.
Internet
100+ Mbps (fiber available — Totalplay, Izzi)
Pros
- ✓ Co-working capital of CDMX
- ✓ 10-20% cheaper than Condesa
- ✓ Best gallery/art scene
- ✓ Walkable
- ✓ Diverse food scene
- ✓ Metro access
Cons
- ✗ Grittier than Condesa
- ✗ Noisier streets
- ✗ Block-by-block safety variation
- ✗ Earthquake zone
- ✗ Gentrification pricing locals out
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Data last verified: 2026-09-06. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or real estate advice. Property laws, tax rules, and market conditions change frequently. Always consult qualified local professionals before making property decisions.