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Rent in Balvanera

Buenos Aires. 2,225 listings analyzed from Airbnb, Argenprop, Zonaprop, and MercadoLibre. Updated 2026-07-28.

Median all-in monthly
$825
Active listings
2,225
Neighborhood tier
B-

Top listings by total cost

Top-ranked apartments in Balvanera for different lifestyles, compared across 2,225 listings

Budget, 1 year Professional, 1 year
$399 /mo all-in 1 BR
long-term lease available
Ranked well for 2 different profiles
Couple, 6 months
$1,601 /mo all-in 2 BR
dedicated workspace, in-unit washer, elevator
Family of 5, 1 year
$1,551 /mo all-in 2 BR
long-term lease available, near schools, in-unit washer, elevator
Executive, 6 months
$1,386 /mo all-in 2 BR
pool, elevator
Show all profiles (1 more)
Nomad, 2 months
$1,379 /mo all-in 1 BR
dedicated workspace
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Ranked by a per-listing model of daily life: commute, rent, amenities, lifestyle fit. The score is total opportunity cost. Results vary by household, income, stay length, and priorities.

Monthly prices by source

All-in monthly cost (rent + expensas + utilities + fees), Balvanera

p25-p75 range Median

Studio

Airbnb (77)
$1,059
Temp furnished (52)
$729
Long-term furn. (20)
$603
Long-term unfurn. (178)
$525

1-bedroom

Airbnb (485)
$1,011
Temp furnished (50)
$873
Long-term furn. (28)
$653
Long-term unfurn. (170)
$602

2-bedroom

Airbnb (78)
$1,497
Temp furnished (26)
$1,108
Long-term furn. (11)
$767
Long-term unfurn. (90)
$828
$138/mo price gap between Airbnb and furnished direct (14%). Location and amenity differences between platforms account for some of this gap.
What you actually pay

Monthly cost components, long-term rentals in Balvanera

Rent
Exp.
Base rent $440/mo
Building fees $92/mo
Estimated utilities $73/mo
Guarantee (caución) $33/mo
Broker fee $14/mo
Total all-in $653/mo
Based on 716 direct rental listings (Argenprop, Zonaprop, MercadoLibre). Medians, trimmed 10th-80th percentile.
When does direct rental pay off?

Breakeven analysis for a one-bedroom in Balvanera, Airbnb vs furnished direct

1mo 2mo 3mo 4mo 5mo 6mo Breakeven Airbnb Direct
Breakeven at 1.9 months. Move-in costs $261. Then save $138/mo. For shorter stays, Airbnb's all-inclusive convenience may be worth the premium.
Source: Unitrank analysis of 2,225 listings. All-in monthly. Trimmed 10th-80th percentile. Min 5 per group. Shaded area = interquartile range. Tick = median. Methodology

Neighborhood profile

Average walking times and environment, Balvanera

Walk to subte 4.0 min
Walk to major park 32.4 min
Walk to supermarket 2.4 min
Walk to gym 6.0 min
Units ≤10 min from subte 97%
Walking times via OSRM routing engine (actual road network, not straight-line).
Amenity availability

Percentage of 2,225 listings in Balvanera with each feature

WiFi
66%
AC
66%
Elevator
48%
Balcony
54%
Washer
30%
Doorman
11%
Parking
21%
Terrace
12%
Gym
13%
Pool
11%
Dishwasher
3%
What each feature actually costs

Price impact controlled for location, size, and other amenities. Based on 76510 listings.

Parking
+$77/mo
Pool
+$68/mo
Air conditioning
+$59/mo
Dishwasher
+$22/mo
Washer
+$8/mo
BBQ grill
+$7/mo
Dedicated workspace
-$4/mo
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Location proximity

Restaurant proximity
$2.9/min closer
Dog park proximity
$2.9/min closer
Starbucks proximity
$2.0/min closer

Market insights

Airbnb premium
+$454/mo
Furnished
+$127/mo
Temporary rental
+$119/mo
Superhost badge
+$55/mo
Rating (per star)
+$53/mo
Guest favorite badge
+$19/mo
Owner direct
-$13/mo
Premiums computed via semi-log hedonic regression with H3 fixed effects (micro-location control). R²=0.63.

Inventory

2,225 apartments in Balvanera by bedroom count

545
Studio
1,218
1 BR
335
2 BR
94
3 BR
33
4+ BR

Universities nearby

Students and academics at nearby campuses often rent in Balvanera.

Find your optimal apartment in Balvanera

Each listing ranked by a model of daily life: commute, noise, amenities, lifestyle fit. The score is total opportunity cost.

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FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a 1BR in Balvanera?
The median all-in cost for a 1BR in Balvanera is $825/month, including rent, expensas (building fees), and estimated utilities. Based on 2,225 active listings.
Is Airbnb more expensive than renting directly in Balvanera?
The median 1BR Airbnb in Balvanera costs $1,011/month all-in, while a comparable furnished direct rental is $873/month, a $138/month price gap. However, Airbnb listings tend to be in better micro-locations and include utilities and platform protection. The best option depends on your stay length, household, and priorities.
What are the hidden costs of renting in Balvanera?
Beyond base rent ($440/mo): expensas ($92/mo), estimated utilities ($73/mo), and possibly guarantee/caucion. Total all-in: $653/mo.
What amenities are common in Balvanera apartments?
AC: 66%, washer: 30%, elevator: 48%, balcony: 54%, pool: 11%, gym: 13%.

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Buildings in Balvanera

Michelin Facultad de Ciencias Económicas Coto La Suise Instituto Leonardo Da Vinci Human Abasto - Torre Agüero Chinese Culture House Asociacion Hebrea Argentina de Socorros Mutuos Avenida Corrientes Banco Nación Avenida Corrientes Palacio de Aguas Corrientes Casa de los Pavos Reales Simmons Avenida Rivadavia Bar Espanol Casa de la Provincia de Río Negro Roller Sanatorio Sagrado Corazón Boulogne Sur Mer Colchones Cannon Circulo de Supoficiales de la Policía Federal Argentinas Coto UBA - Universidad de Buenos Aires Supermercado Melisa Dia Clínica San Jerónimo Sarmiento Boulogne Sur Mer Esquina Carlos Gardel Cena & Tango Show

Streets in Balvanera

Avenida Corrientes Sarmiento Viamonte Avenida Rivadavia Lavalle Avenida Belgrano Ayacucho Adolfo Alsina Tucumán Avenida Córdoba Riobamba Bartolomé Mitre Jean Jaures Teniente General Juan Domingo Perón Junín San Luis Hipólito Yrigoyen Venezuela Avenida Pueyrredón Moreno Presidente José Evaristo Uriburu Agüero Tomás Manuel de Anchorena Alberti Combate de los Pozos Valentín Gómez México Ecuador Avenida Jujuy Sarandí