Well, I doubt most people on HN care about Mexico, but just in case I will tell you what I have seen as far as AirBnb prices. The first place I lived in Mexico

Well, I doubt most people on HN care about Mexico, but just in case I will tell you what I have seen as far as AirBnb prices. The first place I lived in Mexico was an AirBnb I rented for about $700 for two weeks. It had rave reviews. What I didn't realize from the pictures was that it was literally a shack in someone's driveway. A very nicely outfitted shack with a bathroom and a very secure fence and gate. But a small room. I ended up moving to a place right on the beach for about $775 per month. This was the most touristy area though. Later found an apartment for only $550. The place where I currently am is further south in Baja. Small apartment but exclusive gated community. Now it used to be an AirBnb that was renting for $70-90 per night. But AirBnb can be a pain to manage so the owner listed it with a real estate company. $500 because people are just not going to pay a lot more for a small apartment -- unless they are from the US and it's on AirBnb. So I would say, consider getting an AirBnb at first, but use it to look at the local real estate listings. Or be a good guest and get to know the host and maybe they will want to make a lease in person.