Prices · Quintana Roo
Price per m² in Playa del Carmen 2026
Playa del Carmen is the heart of the Riviera Maya for vacation rental investment. Price per m² rises the closer you get to Quinta Avenida and the beach; much of the market is quoted in dollars.
Note: in Playa del Carmen a large share of the inventory is priced in US dollars (USD); the peso ranges are an approximate conversion.
- National price rank
- 4 / 20
- Sale midpoint
- $50,000 /m²
Price per square meter in Playa del Carmen (estimate 2025-2026)
- Sale — price per m²
- $32,000to $68,000MXN / m²
- Rent — price per m² per month
- $190to $430MXN / m² / month
- Typical rent — 2-bedroom apartment
- $13,000to $34,000MXN / month
Playa del Carmen compared with the rest of the country
Midpoint $50,000/m²· +57% vs. the median of 20 cities
Estimated, indicative ranges. Example: an 80 m² apartment for sale could be priced between $2,560,000 and $5,440,000, depending on the area and features.
By area
Price per m² by neighborhood in Playa del Carmen
The gold band shows each area’s range; the shaded band, the average for Playa del Carmen.
| Neighborhood / Area | Sale price per m² (estimate) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Quinta Avenida / Centro | $45,000 – $75,000 MXN/m² | USD, vacation rentals |
| Playacar | $42,000 – $72,000 MXN/m² | — |
| Coco Beach | $38,000 – $62,000 MXN/m² | — |
| Zona Corasol | $35,000 – $58,000 MXN/m² | — |
| Ejido (zona interior) | $22,000 – $36,000 MXN/m² | — |
Trend
Price trend in Playa del Carmen
est. +6% to +11% per year
Playa del Carmen sees high demand for boutique condos for investment and vacation rentals. Proximity to Quinta Avenida and the beach drives appreciation.
Year-over-year change: est. +6% to +11% per year. This is a qualitative estimate based on public market information; actual appreciation depends on the micro-location, the age of the property and the timing of the transaction.
Comparison with similarly priced cities
- 02Puerto Vallarta$32,000 – $70,000 /m²
- 03Cancún$30,000 – $70,000 /m²
- 04Playa del Carmen This city$32,000 – $68,000 /m²
- 05Monterrey$30,000 – $60,000 /m²
- 06Guadalajara$28,000 – $55,000 /m²
Methodology and important notice
The figures shown are estimates, expressed as ranges for guidance only. They are not an appraisal, an offer or financial advice. Actual prices per square meter vary with the exact location, age, condition, amenities, floor and market conditions. Approximate figures for 2025-2026, compiled from public market information. Always confirm with a professional appraisal before buying, selling or renting.
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