Living in San Rafael

San Rafael sits just west of Paseo de la Reforma, in a stretch of Mexico City known for cafes, small art galleries and early twentieth century buildings rather than nightlife. Most days you can walk to bakeries, corner taquerías and a gallery or two without crossing a major avenue. The Metro San Cosme (Line 2) has an exit right on the neighborhood's northern edge, at Ribera de San Cosme and Rosas Moreno, the street that separates San Rafael from Santa María la Ribera to the north, and Metrobús Line 1 runs along Av. Insurgentes on the east side, so getting around without a car is realistic if you're renting in San Rafael.

What to consider before renting

How noisy your block feels depends on which edge you're on: streets near Av. Insurgentes or Circuito Interior carry steady traffic, while interior streets like Sadi Carnot stay quiet even on weekends. If you don't own a car, staying within a few blocks of the San Cosme exit on Rosas Moreno keeps your commute simple. For something a bit more central and corporate feeling, at a step up in price, apartments for rent in Tabacalera, just south across Sullivan, are worth a look.