Listing: 1 bedroom, Merlo

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1 bedroom · 1 bath · Merlo · Garay 1670

Listing verdict

Better options exist, 40% below the median

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You need US$ 394 to move in: first month plus a US$ 197 deposit, which you get back.
Asking US$ 197: 40% below its segment median in Merlo (US$ 328, 145 listings).A price this far below the median is a classic bait signal: verify everything before paying anything.
For your profile it ranks #3 of 22 comparables in Merlo.Rankings are based on estimated fit and cost. Landlords cannot pay to rank higher.
Units like this stay listed a median of 51 days; this one has been up 89.
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, 21 listings in this segment appeared and already left the market.

What holds it back
We found nothing material holding it back.

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About this place

Summary: 1 bedroom · Merlo · 35 m². Monthly costs: Rent US$ 197, Building fees US$ 77, Estimated utilities US$ 64, All-in monthly US$ 420. Security deposit: US$ 197. Amenities: Parking.

Original listing text

As published in the source listing

Amenities

Building

Parking

Location

6 named places within walking distance

Cámpora y Acosta Bus 4 min walk
Plaza Richmond 6 min walk
Su Vecina Supermarket 8 min walk
Punto Norte Restaurant 9 min walk
Raices Café 10 min walk
BEI Centro de Entrenamiento Integral Gym 11 min walk

≈ US$ 197/month(AR$ 300,000)

+ US$ 77 Estimated building fees/month

Merlo · US$ 265-US$ 393/month · 268 listings · below typical range

Monthly costs

You pay every month
Rent US$ 197
Estimated building fees US$ 77
Estimated utilities US$ 64
Subtotal US$ 338
Entry costs, spread over 24 months · paid once ↓
Furnishing, spread over the stay US$ 83
All-in monthly US$ 420

At signing

First month rent US$ 197
Security deposit US$ 197
Total at signing US$ 394

If it comes unfurnished: furnishing it costs ≈ US$ 1,980. 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

Guarantee not specified. A garante or caución is usually required here; confirm with the lister before proceeding.

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