Rental Prices in Antigua, Guatemala
Not too long ago you could rent a very large house in historic Antigua for less than $300. Now you are lucky to find a one bedroom apartment in the old part of town for that price, because so many tourists have moved there to take advantage of the low cost of living and the beautiful quality of life that can be had by those who have money and move into this resort-oriented town. Although life in Antigua for most people - the local natives - is still especially difficult, in a nation where most of the population lives in poverty, for those who have wealth, or even a moderate income based on the standards of major industrialized nations, life is quite luxurious.
Rentals or leases in historic Antigua in 2004 had risen sharply from the year before, and now you can rent a very comfortable two bedroom dwelling for about $500-$600 dollars, or a rather posh and elegant colonial dwelling with updated amenities, for twice that amount. You will have easy access to the downtown area, and the infrastructure for high speed Internet access and cell phone service is excellent.
Of course if you want to save money, you can easily find off-season rentals by the month for about $200, that provide you with a private room and a private or shared bathroom, kitchen privileges, a furnished accommodation, maid service, and utilities such as electricity.