2-room unit with patio, Merlo Norte

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1 bedroom · 1 bath · Merlo · Garay 2400

Listing verdict

Better options exist, 20% below the median

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You need US$ 526 to move in: first month plus a US$ 263 deposit, which you get back.
Asking US$ 263: 20% below its segment median in Merlo (US$ 329, 155 listings).
Units like this stay listed a median of 52 days; this one has been up 14.
In the last 30 days, 1 new listings appeared in this segment that would beat this one for your profile and are still available. In the same period, 18 listings in this segment appeared and already left the market.

What holds it back
Street noise

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About this place

Two-room apartment with shared entry, kitchen-dining area, bedroom, bathroom, and patio. Located 2 blocks from Merlo station (north side) and 1 block from Av. Hipólito Yrigoyen. Rent includes all services; maximum occupancy is two adults and pets are not allowed.

Original listing text

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Key details

This is a two-room rental with a patio and a straightforward layout (kitchen-dining, bedroom, bathroom) near the station and the main avenue.

Shared entry and layout: kitchen-dining area, bedroom, bathroom, and patio.
Location: 2 blocks from Merlo station (north side) and 1 block from Av. Hipólito Yrigoyen.
Requirements include a property guarantee and proof of income (or an alternative with three payslips plus proof).
Maximum occupancy: two adults; no pets allowed.
2-year contract with rent increases every four months using the ICL index (Banco Central).

Trade-offs

Some practical details are not specified in the listing (e.g., full kitchen equipment), so it’s worth confirming during a viewing.

Full kitchen appliances (fridge/oven/stove) are not clearly shown in the photos.
No heating or A/C is specified.
No parking/garage is mentioned.

Amenities

Comfort

WiFi

Location

6 named places within walking distance

Campora y Solanet Bus 3 min walk
La Esquina Restaurant 3 min walk
Espacio Freetime Gym 3 min walk
Familia Supermarket 4 min walk
Fusc Pharmacy 4 min walk
Raices Café 7 min walk

≈ US$ 263/month(AR$ 400,000)

+ US$ 53 Estimated building fees/month

Merlo · US$ 276-US$ 395/month · 277 listings

Monthly costs

You pay every month
Rent US$ 263
Estimated building fees US$ 53
Estimated utilities US$ 72
Subtotal US$ 388
Entry costs, spread over 24 months · paid once ↓
Furnishing, spread over the stay US$ 83
All-in monthly US$ 471

At signing

First month rent US$ 263
Security deposit US$ 263
Total at signing US$ 526

Furnish it: ≈ US$ 2,270 plus ~24 h of your time, one time. An estimate, not a payment: we use it to compare furnished and unfurnished listings on equal terms.

Costs are estimates. Actual terms depend on negotiation with landlord/agent. Unitrank receives no part of any of these charges. · Calculated for a stay of 24 months

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