Zona 14 is one of Guatemala City’s quieter upscale residential zones. In our experience, Zona 10 has the nightlife and Zona 16 the new developments, while Zona 14 has tree-lined avenues and a residential calm that stands out in a capital whose department holds 3,755,757 people (INE projection for 2026).
If you want an upscale address without the weekend noise of Zona Viva, this is a zone to look at.
TL;DR: Zona 14 is a quiet, car-dependent upscale residential zone. In Encuentra24 listings collected by our real-estate feed on 20 September 2026, the median asking rent for a Zona 14 apartment priced in dollars was US$1,500 a month; one-bedroom listings were scarce (10, median US$925).
Quick Facts
| Item | What we can source |
|---|---|
| Department population | 3,755,757 (Guatemala department, INE projection for 2026) |
| Asking rent, all apartments | Median US$1,500/month (179 USD-priced listings, Encuentra24, collected 20 Sep 2026) |
| Asking rent, 1 bedroom | Median US$925/month (only 10 listings, US$800-1,500) |
| Safety score, internet speed, elevation, zone population | Not published here: the earlier figures had no documented source |
Rents are asking prices from Encuentra24 listings collected by our real-estate feed on 20 September 2026, filtered to Zona 14 apartments priced in US dollars (four sale-priced items removed). See our exchange rates page for today’s USD/GTQ rate.
What Is Here
- Avenida Las Americas: the tree-lined boulevard with a walking and jogging path along its median, in our experience the most pleasant place to walk in the area.
- Oakland Mall: Diagonal 6, 13-01, Zona 10, per the mall’s website.
- Office towers: the Europlaza World Business Center is at 5ta Avenida 5-55, Zona 14 (address as listed by the US Embassy’s lawyer directory).
- Residential towers: much of the rental stock in the listings is apartments in towers; check each building’s security, parking and maintenance fee (cuota de mantenimiento) with the landlord, as the listings do not state them consistently.
- Restaurants: from our experience, fewer than Zona 10 and more a place for dinner than for a bar crawl.
Best For
- Families and retirees who want quiet streets (our view)
- Remote workers wanting quiet: check the building’s internet options before signing
- People who value security: ask about the building’s own security, and read our Guatemala safety guide
Worst For
- Nightlife seekers: you will be taking rides to Zona 10
- Budget-conscious renters: compare all areas on our cost of living page
- People without a car: outside the Avenida Las Americas corridor, it is car-dependent in our experience
- Social butterflies: the zone is residential; the social scene is in Zona 10
Typical Costs
| Expense | Asking price (Encuentra24, 20 Sep 2026) |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | US$800-1,500/month, median US$925 (10 listings) |
| 2-bedroom apartment | US$800-3,500/month, median US$1,500 (63 listings) |
| 3-bedroom apartment | US$1,100-4,000/month, median US$1,875 (48 listings) |
| Listings whose title says furnished (amueblado) | Median US$1,425/month (28 listings) |
Restaurant, ride-hailing and maintenance-fee figures that used to be in this table had no source and were removed.
Transportation
- Walking: Avenida Las Americas is pleasant for walking and jogging. Beyond it, in my experience, sidewalks are inconsistent and I use a car or a ride-hailing app for almost every trip.
- Ride-hailing: short rides to Zona 10 and Oakland Mall.
- Car: most rental listings are in towers; confirm how many parking spaces come with the unit.
- Cycling: possible along Avenida Las Americas. Our driving in Guatemala guide covers car ownership details.
The Vibe
Zona 14 suits people who have moved past the excitement of Zona Viva and want a grown-up neighborhood. The streets are wide and everything feels a bit more polished and a bit less hectic than much of Guatemala City.
The trade-off is that it can feel isolated. The towers and quiet streets mean less street-level interaction, and you drive or take a ride everywhere. The neighborhood lacks the walkable restaurant density of Zona 10.
For families, this can be ideal. For young singles, it can feel like a quiet suburb despite being in the middle of a capital city. If you are weighing Guatemala vs Costa Rica or Mexico, that guide compares the countries.
Explore on the Map
See Zona 14 on our interactive map.
Want more action? Check Zona 10 for nightlife, or Zona 16.
Sale listings: Zone 14 sale listings — every agency in one grid
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zona 14 the safest area in Guatemala City?
We do not publish a safety ranking for Zona 14: the 9/10 score that used to appear on this page had no documented method, so we removed it. For official crime data and travel advice, see our Guatemala safety guide.
How much does rent cost in Zona 14?
In Encuentra24 rental listings collected on 20 September 2026, 179 Zona 14 apartments priced in dollars had a median asking rent of US$1,500 a month (range US$750-6,000). Two-bedroom listings: median US$1,500 (63 listings, US$800-3,500). One-bedroom: only 10 listings, US$800-1,500, median US$925. These are asking prices, not signed leases.
What amenities does Zona 14 have?
Avenida Las Americas runs through the area, and Oakland Mall’s address is Diagonal 6, 13-01, Zona 10 (per the mall’s website). From our experience the area is car-dependent outside the avenue.
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