Rent in CABA
Buenos Aires. 73,366 listings analyzed from Airbnb, Argenprop, Zonaprop, and MercadoLibre. Updated 2026-04-28.
Median all-in monthly
$988
Active listings
73,366
Neighborhood tier
What the algorithm found
Top-ranked apartments in CABA for different lifestyles, compared across 73,366 listings
Budget, 1 year
$405
pool, long-term lease available, doorman building
Couple, 6 months
$1,203
dedicated workspace, in-unit washer, doorman building
Family of 5, 1 year
$2,107
3 bedrooms, dedicated workspace, long-term lease available, near schools
Executive, 6 months
$1,066
dedicated workspace
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Ranked by estimated all-in cost (commute + rent + amenities + lifestyle fit) using Unitrank's algorithm. Results vary by household, income, stay length, and priorities.
Monthly prices by source
All-in monthly cost (rent + expensas + utilities + fees), CABA
p25–p75 range
Median
Studio
1-bedroom
2-bedroom
$301/mo price gap between Airbnb and furnished direct (24%).
Location and amenity differences between platforms account for some of this gap.
What you actually pay
Monthly cost components, long-term rentals in CABA
Rent
Base rent
$650/mo
Building fees (expensas)
$112/mo
Estimated utilities
$80/mo
Guarantee (caución)
$83/mo
Broker fee
$22/mo
Total all-in
$947/mo
Based on 29,722 direct rental listings (Argenprop, Zonaprop, MercadoLibre). Medians, trimmed 10th–75th percentile.
When does direct rental pay off?
Breakeven analysis for a one-bedroom in CABA, Airbnb vs furnished direct
Breakeven at 1.2 months. Move-in costs $357. Then save $301/mo.
For shorter stays, Airbnb's all-inclusive convenience may be worth the premium.
Source: Unitrank analysis of 73,366 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, CABA
Walk to subte
8.1 min
Walk to major park
21.2 min
Walk to supermarket
2.6 min
Walk to gym
4.5 min
Units ≤10 min from subte
62%
Walking times via OSRM routing engine (actual road network, not straight-line).
Amenity availability
Percentage of 73,366 listings in CABA with each feature
Inventory
73,366 apartments in CABA by bedroom count
Find your optimal apartment in CABA
The algorithm ranks every listing by estimated total cost for your life: commute, noise, amenities, lifestyle fit.
Search CABA apartmentsFAQ
How much does it cost to rent a 1BR in CABA?
The median all-in cost for a 1BR in CABA is $988/month, including rent, expensas (building fees), and estimated utilities. Based on 73,366 active listings.
Is Airbnb more expensive than renting directly in CABA?
The median 1BR Airbnb in CABA costs $1,242/month all-in, while a comparable furnished direct rental is $941/month — a $301/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 CABA?
Beyond base rent ($650/mo): expensas ($112/mo), estimated utilities ($80/mo), and possibly guarantee/caucion. Total all-in: $947/mo.
What amenities are common in CABA apartments?
AC: 79%, washer: 41%, elevator: 63%, balcony: 69%, pool: 26%, gym: 28%.