Rent in GBA
Buenos Aires. 35,395 listings analyzed from Airbnb, Argenprop, Zonaprop, and MercadoLibre. Updated 2026-04-28.
Median all-in monthly
$604
Active listings
35,395
Neighborhood tier
What the algorithm found
Top-ranked apartments in GBA for different lifestyles, compared across 35,395 listings
Budget, 1 year
Professional, 1 year
$285
long-term lease available
Ranked well for 2 different profiles
Couple, 6 months
Executive, 6 months
$1,553
dedicated workspace, in-unit washer, doorman building
Ranked well for 2 different profiles
Family of 5, 1 year
$969
4 bedrooms, dedicated workspace, long-term lease available, near schools
Nomad, 2 months
$682
dedicated workspace
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), GBA
p25–p75 range
Median
Studio
1-bedroom
2-bedroom
$19/mo price gap between Airbnb and furnished direct (2%).
Location and amenity differences between platforms account for some of this gap.
What you actually pay
Monthly cost components, long-term rentals in GBA
Rent
Exp.
Base rent
$466/mo
Building fees (expensas)
$95/mo
Estimated utilities
$78/mo
Guarantee (caución)
$77/mo
Broker fee
$4/mo
Total all-in
$721/mo
Based on 22,666 direct rental listings (Argenprop, Zonaprop, MercadoLibre). Medians, trimmed 10th–75th percentile.
When does direct rental pay off?
Breakeven analysis for a one-bedroom in GBA, Airbnb vs furnished direct
Breakeven at 23.1 months. Move-in costs $438. Then save $19/mo.
For shorter stays, Airbnb's all-inclusive convenience may be worth the premium.
Source: Unitrank analysis of 35,395 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, GBA
Walk to subte
214.2 min
Walk to major park
999999.0 min
Walk to supermarket
6.4 min
Walk to gym
10.7 min
Units ≤10 min from subte
0%
Walking times via OSRM routing engine (actual road network, not straight-line).
Amenity availability
Percentage of 35,395 listings in GBA with each feature
Inventory
35,395 apartments in GBA by bedroom count
Find your optimal apartment in GBA
The algorithm ranks every listing by estimated total cost for your life: commute, noise, amenities, lifestyle fit.
Search GBA apartmentsFAQ
How much does it cost to rent a 1BR in GBA?
The median all-in cost for a 1BR in GBA is $604/month, including rent, expensas (building fees), and estimated utilities. Based on 35,395 active listings.
Is Airbnb more expensive than renting directly in GBA?
The median 1BR Airbnb in GBA costs $1,230/month all-in, while a comparable furnished direct rental is $1,211/month — a $19/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 GBA?
Beyond base rent ($466/mo): expensas ($95/mo), estimated utilities ($78/mo), and possibly guarantee/caucion. Total all-in: $721/mo.
What amenities are common in GBA apartments?
AC: 45%, washer: 26%, elevator: 28%, balcony: 56%, pool: 23%, gym: 24%.