Houses for rent in Polanco are scarce, and that scarcity is part of the appeal. The surviving stock is largely the low colonial-Californian architecture of the 1930s and 40s, patios and proportions from an era the neighborhood has worked to protect, concentrated on the residential streets away from the Masaryk corridor. Renting one means space and privacy in a district where most people live in apartments, within walking distance of Parque Lincoln, Parque América, and the city's densest dining scene. If you want a wider selection of houses with larger lots nearby, look west to houses for rent in Lomas de Chapultepec.

What to consider before renting

Because houses turn over rarely here, move quickly and be ready to compare across sections rather than holding out for one street. Confirm parking and whether the property has been updated, since older houses vary widely in condition and mechanical systems. Metered parking (parquímetro) applies on many blocks, and the closer you are to Masaryk, the more weekend restaurant traffic you'll notice; deeper residential streets stay calm. Metro Polanco on Line 7 keeps you connected. Given how few houses come up, most renters here end up in apartments for rent in Polanco instead, and if you'd prefer newer high-rise towers, apartments for rent in Nuevo Polanco sit just north.