Cities with the cheapest rent in the Americas
Where housing stops eating the budget in the Americas: catalog cities ranked by monthly rent for a one-person place, with the full cost of living and safety alongside so cheap rent doesn't hide an expensive or rough city.
Methodology: Only cities with a 50+ safety score qualify; ranked by curated monthly rent for one person, lowest first, from the Jonzy city catalog.
1. Copán Ruinas, Honduras
Rent $350/mo · $740/mo all-in · Safety 70/100
Rent from $350/mo and about $740/mo all-in, with 70/100 safety.
2. La Paz, Bolivia
Rent $350/mo · $740/mo all-in · Safety 64/100
Rent from $350/mo and about $740/mo all-in, with 64/100 safety.
3. León, Nicaragua
Rent $350/mo · $770/mo all-in · Safety 72/100
Rent from $350/mo and about $770/mo all-in, with 72/100 safety.
4. Panajachel, Guatemala
Rent $350/mo · $740/mo all-in · Safety 78/100
Rent from $350/mo and about $740/mo all-in, with 78/100 safety.
5. Salta, Argentina
Rent $350/mo · $810/mo all-in · Safety 78/100
Rent from $350/mo and about $810/mo all-in, with 78/100 safety.
6. Trinidad, Cuba
Rent $350/mo · $760/mo all-in · Safety 88/100
Rent from $350/mo and about $760/mo all-in, with 88/100 safety.
7. Asunción, Paraguay
Rent $380/mo · $830/mo all-in · Safety 60/100
Rent from $380/mo and about $830/mo all-in, with 60/100 safety.
8. Cusco, Peru
Rent $380/mo · $770/mo all-in · Safety 70/100
Rent from $380/mo and about $770/mo all-in, with 70/100 safety.
9. Cali, Colombia
Rent $400/mo · $875/mo all-in · Safety 50/100
Rent from $400/mo and about $875/mo all-in, with 50/100 safety.
10. Mendoza, Argentina
Rent $400/mo · $950/mo all-in · Safety 78/100
Rent from $400/mo and about $950/mo all-in, with 78/100 safety.
11. Quito, Ecuador
Rent $400/mo · $830/mo all-in · Safety 55/100
Rent from $400/mo and about $830/mo all-in, with 55/100 safety.
12. San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Rent $400/mo · $830/mo all-in · Safety 76/100
Rent from $400/mo and about $830/mo all-in, with 76/100 safety.
Frequently asked questions
Cities with the cheapest rent in the Americas — which city is #1?
Copán Ruinas, Honduras tops this list. Rent from $350/mo and about $740/mo all-in, with 70/100 safety. La Paz and León round out the top three.
How is this ranking calculated?
Only cities with a 50+ safety score qualify; ranked by curated monthly rent for one person, lowest first, from the Jonzy city catalog. 83 catalog cities in the Americas qualified for this list; the top 12 are shown. Scores are catalog averages, not personalised — Jonzy re-ranks every city for your own income, passport and lifestyle when you sign in.
How much does it cost to live in the top city in the Americas?
Copán Ruinas runs about $740/month all-in for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras. See the Copán Ruinas city guide for the full cost breakdown, visa options and FAQ.