Rent in CABA
Buenos Aires. 51,929 listings analyzed from Airbnb, Argenprop, Zonaprop, and MercadoLibre. Updated 2026-09-15.
Median all-in monthly
$1,109
Active listings
51,929
Neighborhood tier
Top listings by total cost
Top-ranked apartments in CABA for different lifestyles, compared across 51,929 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 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
1-bedroom
2-bedroom
$306/mo price gap between Airbnb and furnished direct (23%).
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
$608/mo
Building fees
$115/mo
Estimated utilities
$77/mo
Guarantee (caución)
$41/mo
Broker fee
$26/mo
Total all-in
$868/mo
Based on 16,309 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
Breakeven at 1.0 months. Move-in costs $308. Then save $306/mo.
For shorter stays, Airbnb's all-inclusive convenience may be worth the premium.
Source: Unitrank analysis of 51,929 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 51,929 listings in CABA with each feature
Inventory
51,929 apartments in CABA by bedroom count
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.
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 $1,109/month, including rent, expensas (building fees), and estimated utilities. Based on 51,929 active listings.
Is Airbnb more expensive than renting directly in CABA?
The median 1BR Airbnb in CABA costs $1,335/month all-in, while a comparable furnished direct rental is $1,029/month, a $306/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 ($608/mo): expensas ($115/mo), estimated utilities ($77/mo), and possibly guarantee/caucion. Total all-in: $868/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
Torre Huergo 475
Edificio Terrazas de Puerto Madero
Palacio Raggio
Terrazas del Dique
Obelisco
Lumiere
Madero Plaza
La Porteña Residences I
Superintendencia de Policía Científica (Policía Federal Argentina)
Harbour Residences
Monumento al General Manuel Belgrano
Distrito Quartier Puerto Retiro - Edificio Lofts
Avenida Raúl Scalabrini Ortiz
Town House Soho 3
Forum Puerto Madero
Don Blanco
Caboto
Harbour House
Esmeralda
Olga Cossettini
Torre Decó
Bellini Esmeralda
HUB Departamentos
Avenida Santa Fe
Brisas del Río
Esmeralda
Pierina Dealessi
Avenida Independencia
Laprida
Cruceros II
Streets in CABA
Paraguay
Avenida Santa Fe
Juana Manso
Guatemala
Soler
Fray Justo Santa María de Oro
Fitz Roy
Agüero
Güemes
Arenales
Avenida Corrientes
Charcas
José Antonio Cabrera
Humboldt
Jerónimo Salguero
Paraguay
Arévalo
Avenida Ingeniero Huergo
Juncal
Avenida Santa Fe
Ayacucho
Laprida
Olazábal
Gorriti
Peña
Avenida Luis María Campos
Costa Rica
Godoy Cruz
Marcelo T. de Alvear
Avenida General Las Heras