Rent in General San Martín
Buenos Aires. 2,153 listings analyzed from Airbnb, Argenprop, Zonaprop, and MercadoLibre.
Updated 2026-04-28.
Median all-in monthly
$574
What the algorithm found
Top-ranked apartments in General San Martín for different lifestyles, compared across 2,153 listings
Budget, 1 year
Nomad, 2 months
Professional, 1 year
$285
/mo all-in
1 BR
long-term lease available
Ranked well for 3 different profiles
Couple, 6 months
$1,034
/mo all-in
2 BR
dedicated workspace
Family of 5, 1 year
$1,213
/mo all-in
3 BR
3 bedrooms, dedicated workspace, long-term lease available, near schools
Executive, 6 months
$2,847
/mo all-in
3 BR
3 bedrooms, 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), General San Martín
p25–p75 range
Median
Studio
Long-term unfurn. (110)
$532
1-bedroom
Long-term furn. (14)
$685
Long-term unfurn. (707)
$567
2-bedroom
Long-term furn. (19)
$1,147
Long-term unfurn. (415)
$792
$297/mo price gap between Airbnb and furnished direct (26%).
Location and amenity differences between platforms account for some of this gap.
What you actually pay
Monthly cost components, long-term rentals in General San Martín
Base rent
$438/mo
Building fees (expensas)
$75/mo
Estimated utilities
$76/mo
Guarantee (caución)
$58/mo
Broker fee
$4/mo
Total all-in
$651/mo
Based on 1,359 direct rental listings (Argenprop, Zonaprop, MercadoLibre). Medians, trimmed 10th–75th percentile.
When does direct rental pay off?
Breakeven analysis for a one-bedroom in General San Martín, Airbnb vs furnished direct
1mo
2mo
3mo
4mo
5mo
6mo
Breakeven
Airbnb
Direct
Breakeven at 1.1 months. Move-in costs $330. Then save $297/mo.
For shorter stays, Airbnb's all-inclusive convenience may be worth the premium.
Source: Unitrank analysis of 2,153 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, General San Martín
Walk to subte
97.0 min
Walk to major park
79.0 min
Walk to supermarket
4.0 min
Walk to gym
6.8 min
Units ≤10 min from subte
0%
Walking times via OSRM routing engine (actual road network, not straight-line).
Amenity availability
Percentage of 2,153 listings in General San Martín with each feature
What each feature actually costs
Price impact controlled for location, size, and other amenities. Based on 28258 listings.
Dedicated workspace
+$25/mo
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Location proximity
Dog park proximity
$2.9/min closer
Restaurant proximity
$2.9/min closer
Starbucks proximity
$2.0/min closer
Market insights
Temporary rental
+$119/mo
Rating (per star)
+$53/mo
Guest favorite badge
+$19/mo
Premiums computed via semi-log hedonic regression with H3 fixed effects (micro-location control). R²=0.392.
Inventory
2,153 apartments in General San Martín by bedroom count
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FAQ
How much does it cost to rent a 1BR in General San Martín?
The median all-in cost for a 1BR in General San Martín is $574/month, including rent, expensas (building fees), and estimated utilities. Based on 2,153 active listings.
Is Airbnb more expensive than renting directly in General San Martín?
The median 1BR Airbnb in General San Martín costs $1,148/month all-in, while a comparable furnished direct rental is $851/month — a $297/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 General San Martín?
Beyond base rent ($438/mo): expensas ($75/mo), estimated utilities ($76/mo), and possibly guarantee/caucion. Total all-in: $651/mo.
What amenities are common in General San Martín apartments?
AC: 30%, washer: 21%, elevator: 27%, balcony: 56%, pool: 8%, gym: 16%.
Methodology and limitations
All prices USD, all-in monthly (rent + expensas + estimated utilities + amortized guarantee + amortized broker fees). Outliers trimmed: bottom 10%, top 25% removed per source group. Minimum 5 listings per data point. Walking times calculated via OSRM routing engine on actual road network.
Price comparison does NOT control for location quality within General San Martín, unit condition, or building quality. Airbnb listings are concentrated in premium micro-locations and are better furnished on average. For a fair comparison controlling for your specific needs, use the ranking engine .
Source: Unitrank analysis of 2,153 active listings across Airbnb, Argenprop, Zonaprop, and MercadoLibre. Data as of 2026-04-28.