Rent in Barracas
Buenos Aires. 548 listings analyzed from Airbnb, Argenprop, Zonaprop, and MercadoLibre. Updated 2026-06-15.
Median all-in monthly
$828
Active listings
548
Neighborhood tier
C
Top listings by total cost
Top-ranked apartments in Barracas for different lifestyles, compared across 548 listings
Budget, 1 year
$535
long-term lease available
Couple, 6 months
$1,324
dedicated workspace
Family of 5, 1 year
Executive, 6 months
$2,451
3 bedrooms, dedicated workspace, long-term lease available, near schools
Ranked well for 2 different profiles
Nomad, 2 months
$839
dedicated workspace
Show all profiles (1 more)
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), Barracas
p25-p75 range
Median
Studio
1-bedroom
2-bedroom
$136/mo price gap between Airbnb and furnished direct (13%).
Location and amenity differences between platforms account for some of this gap.
What you actually pay
Monthly cost components, long-term rentals in Barracas
Rent
Exp.
Base rent
$586/mo
Building fees
$107/mo
Estimated utilities
$82/mo
Guarantee (caución)
$51/mo
Broker fee
$10/mo
Total all-in
$836/mo
Based on 241 direct rental listings (Argenprop, Zonaprop, MercadoLibre). Medians, trimmed 10th-75th percentile.
When does direct rental pay off?
Breakeven analysis for a one-bedroom in Barracas, Airbnb vs furnished direct
Breakeven at 2.0 months. Move-in costs $272. Then save $136/mo.
For shorter stays, Airbnb's all-inclusive convenience may be worth the premium.
Source: Unitrank analysis of 548 listings. All-in monthly. Trimmed 10th-75th percentile. Min 5 per group. Shaded area = interquartile range. Tick = median.
Methodology
Neighborhood profile
Average walking times and environment, Barracas
Walk to subte
14.6 min
Walk to major park
19.3 min
Walk to supermarket
4.5 min
Walk to gym
6.4 min
Units ≤10 min from subte
13%
Walking times via OSRM routing engine (actual road network, not straight-line).
Amenity availability
Percentage of 548 listings in Barracas with each feature
Inventory
548 apartments in Barracas by bedroom count
Find your optimal apartment in Barracas
Each listing ranked by a model of daily life: commute, noise, amenities, lifestyle fit. The score is total opportunity cost.
Search Barracas apartmentsFAQ
How much does it cost to rent a 1BR in Barracas?
The median all-in cost for a 1BR in Barracas is $828/month, including rent, expensas (building fees), and estimated utilities. Based on 548 active listings.
Is Airbnb more expensive than renting directly in Barracas?
The median 1BR Airbnb in Barracas costs $1,043/month all-in, while a comparable furnished direct rental is $907/month, a $136/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 Barracas?
Beyond base rent ($586/mo): expensas ($107/mo), estimated utilities ($82/mo), and possibly guarantee/caucion. Total all-in: $836/mo.
What amenities are common in Barracas apartments?
AC: 57%, washer: 40%, elevator: 49%, balcony: 60%, pool: 31%, gym: 31%.