Spanish Questions to Ask Before Renting an Apartment in Mexico
Useful Spanish questions for renting an apartment in Mexico, including rent, utilities, deposits, maintenance, contracts, and move-in details.
Spanish Questions to Ask Before Renting an Apartment in Mexico
Renting an apartment in Mexico involves more than asking about the monthly rent. Before agreeing to anything, you should confirm the deposit, included utilities, contract terms, maintenance, and move-in process.
These Spanish questions will help you communicate clearly with a property owner, manager, or rental agent.
Confirm the apartment and monthly rent
Is the apartment still available?
¿Sigue disponible el departamento?
When can I see it?
¿Cuándo puedo ver el departamento?
How much is the monthly rent?
¿Cuánto es la renta mensual?
In Mexico, “renta” is the most common everyday word for rent.
Does the rent include maintenance?
¿La renta incluye el mantenimiento?
“Mantenimiento” may refer to a building or condominium fee.
Ask about the deposit and utilities
How much is the security deposit?
¿De cuánto es el depósito?
When is the deposit returned?
¿Cuándo se devuelve el depósito?
Are utilities included?
¿Los servicios están incluidos?
Which utilities are included?
¿Qué servicios están incluidos?
Ask specifically about water, electricity, gas, internet, and maintenance.
Is internet included?
¿El internet está incluido?
Are there any additional fees?
¿Hay algún costo adicional?
Confirming the full monthly cost helps you avoid surprises.
Ask about requirements and the contract
What documents do I need?
¿Qué documentos necesito?
Do I need a guarantor?
¿Necesito un aval?
An “aval” is a person who guarantees the rental agreement.
How long is the contract?
¿Cuánto dura el contrato?
When does the contract start?
¿Cuándo empieza el contrato?
Can the contract be renewed?
¿Se puede renovar el contrato?
Is there a penalty for ending the contract early?
¿Hay una penalización por terminar el contrato antes?
Read the contract carefully before signing. If you do not understand a condition, ask the owner or manager to explain it.
Ask about maintenance and moving in
Who handles maintenance?
¿Quién se encarga del mantenimiento?
How do I report a problem?
¿Cómo reporto un problema?
Who pays for repairs?
¿Quién paga las reparaciones?
When can I move in?
¿Cuándo puedo mudarme?
How do I receive the keys?
¿Cómo recibo las llaves?
Before moving in, take photographs of existing damage and keep written information about repairs or agreements.
Eight essential rental phrases
| English | Spanish | Usage in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| How much is the monthly rent? | ¿Cuánto es la renta mensual? | Ask for the basic monthly price. |
| How much is the deposit? | ¿De cuánto es el depósito? | Confirm the deposit amount requested for the rental. |
| Are utilities included? | ¿Los servicios están incluidos? | Ask whether utilities are included in the monthly rent. |
| Which utilities are included? | ¿Qué servicios están incluidos? | Confirm exactly which services are included, such as water, electricity, gas, or internet. |
| What documents do I need? | ¿Qué documentos necesito? | Ask which documents are required to apply for the rental. |
| Do I need a guarantor? | ¿Necesito un aval? | Ask whether a guarantor is required for the rental. |
| Who handles maintenance? | ¿Quién se encarga del mantenimiento? | Find out whom to contact about maintenance and repairs. |
| When can I move in? | ¿Cuándo puedo mudarme? | Confirm the earliest available move-in date. |
Ask for important details in writing
If an agreement is important, ask the person to write it down:
¿Me lo puede confirmar por escrito, por favor?
Could you confirm that in writing, please?
Written information can help you review the details later and avoid misunderstandings.
Practice before renting
Choose five questions that matter most to your situation. Read them aloud and practice asking one follow-up question.
For example:
¿Cuánto es la renta mensual?
¿Los servicios están incluidos?
¿De cuánto es el depósito?
¿Qué documentos necesito?
¿Cuándo puedo mudarme?
You do not need to memorize every possible phrase. Prepare the questions that will help you make a clear decision.
For conversations about keys, Wi-Fi, hot water, and checkout during a short stay, read our guide to Spanish phrases for your Airbnb in Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
What should I ask first when renting an apartment in Mexico?
Start with “¿Sigue disponible el departamento?” (Is the apartment still available?) and “¿Cuánto es la renta mensual?” (How much is the monthly rent?). Then ask which utilities are included and how much the deposit is.
How do I ask a landlord to confirm something in writing?
Say “¿Me lo puede confirmar por escrito, por favor?” This means “Could you confirm that in writing, please?” Name the detail you want confirmed, such as the monthly rent, included utilities, or move-in date. Todavía no publiques; después seguimos con la imagen.
