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Estudio (studio apartment) is a small apartment unit where the living room, bedroom and kitchen occupy a single combined space, with only the bathroom separated by walls. In Mexico's Riviera Maya, estudios typically range from 30 to 40 square meters and are the most common unit type in vacation-rental and investment-focused condominium developments.
By Daniel Ortega · Last reviewed 10 November 2026
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<p><cite index="14-7">Studios in Riviera Maya typically measure around 35 square meters</cite> (about 375 square feet). <cite index="14-5">As of January 2026, a typical studio apartment in Riviera Maya costs around MXN 2,500,000 (USD 139,000)</cite> to purchase. <cite index="15-4">For long-term rental, studios ranging from 30 to 60 square meters rent for USD 350 to USD 1,500 monthly</cite>, depending on location and amenities.</p><p><cite index="20-2,20-6">In Mexico, the terms apartamento, estudio-apartamento or suite-estudio are common</cite> in real estate listings. Unlike one-bedroom units (which have a separate enclosed bedroom), estudios offer an open floor plan with no interior walls except around the bathroom, and sometimes a small kitchen area. Studios are popular with single renters, digital nomads and investors seeking lower purchase prices and strong vacation-rental yields in beachfront condominium developments throughout Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Cozumel.</p>