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Rent in CABA

Buenos Aires. 51,916 listings analyzed from Airbnb, Argenprop, Zonaprop, and MercadoLibre. Updated 2026-09-16.

Median all-in monthly
$1,100
Active listings
51,916
Neighborhood tier

Top listings by total cost

Top-ranked apartments in CABA for different lifestyles, compared across 51,916 listings

Budget, 1 year
$405 /mo all-in 1 BR
pool, long-term lease available, doorman building
Couple, 6 months
$1,203 /mo all-in 2 BR
dedicated workspace, in-unit washer, doorman building
Family of 5, 1 year
$2,107 /mo all-in 3 BR
3 bedrooms, dedicated workspace, long-term lease available, near schools
Executive, 6 months
$1,066 /mo all-in 1 BR
dedicated workspace
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Nomad, 2 months
$907 /mo all-in 1 BR
dedicated workspace, doorman building
Professional, 1 year
$954 /mo all-in 1 BR
dedicated workspace, long-term lease available
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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), CABA

p25-p75 range Median

Studio

Airbnb (3788)
$1,271
Temp furnished (880)
$862
Long-term furn. (452)
$757
Long-term unfurn. (3172)
$622

1-bedroom

Airbnb (9537)
$1,318
Temp furnished (1237)
$1,029
Long-term furn. (1149)
$984
Long-term unfurn. (3537)
$716

2-bedroom

Airbnb (2276)
$2,098
Temp furnished (632)
$1,517
Long-term furn. (656)
$1,530
Long-term unfurn. (1889)
$1,114
$289/mo price gap between Airbnb and furnished direct (22%). 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
Exp.
Base rent $605/mo
Building fees $114/mo
Estimated utilities $77/mo
Guarantee (caución) $41/mo
Broker fee $26/mo
Total all-in $865/mo
Based on 16,287 direct rental listings (Argenprop, Zonaprop, MercadoLibre). Medians, trimmed 10th-80th percentile.
When does direct rental pay off?

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

1mo 2mo 3mo 4mo 5mo 6mo Breakeven Airbnb Direct
Breakeven at 1.1 months. Move-in costs $308. Then save $289/mo. For shorter stays, Airbnb's all-inclusive convenience may be worth the premium.
Source: Unitrank analysis of 51,916 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, CABA

Walk to subte 7.5 min
Walk to major park 22.3 min
Walk to supermarket 2.5 min
Walk to gym 4.3 min
Units ≤10 min from subte 67%
Walking times via OSRM routing engine (actual road network, not straight-line).
Amenity availability

Percentage of 51,916 listings in CABA with each feature

WiFi
56%
AC
79%
Elevator
59%
Balcony
69%
Washer
40%
Doorman
19%
Parking
31%
Terrace
18%
Gym
25%
Pool
27%
Dishwasher
5%
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

51,916 apartments in CABA by bedroom count

13,955
Studio
25,260
1 BR
8,800
2 BR
2,982
3 BR
919
4+ BR

Find your optimal apartment in CABA

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 CABA?
The median all-in cost for a 1BR in CABA is $1,100/month, including rent, expensas (building fees), and estimated utilities. Based on 51,916 active listings.
Is Airbnb more expensive than renting directly in CABA?
The median 1BR Airbnb in CABA costs $1,318/month all-in, while a comparable furnished direct rental is $1,029/month, a $289/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 ($605/mo): expensas ($114/mo), estimated utilities ($77/mo), and possibly guarantee/caucion. Total all-in: $865/mo.
What amenities are common in CABA apartments?
AC: 79%, washer: 40%, elevator: 59%, balcony: 69%, pool: 27%, gym: 25%.

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Buildings in CABA

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Streets in CABA

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