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), General San Martín
p25-p75 range
Median
Studio
Long-term unfurn. (180)
$456
1-bedroom
Airbnb (21)
$1,090
Temp furnished (6)
$875
Long-term furn. (23)
$641
Long-term unfurn. (684)
$545
2-bedroom
Temp furnished (6)
$1,063
Long-term furn. (13)
$966
Long-term unfurn. (404)
$760
$215/mo price gap between Airbnb and furnished direct (20%).
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
Rent
Util.
Base rent$409/mo
Building fees$69/mo
Estimated utilities$72/mo
Guarantee (caución)$38/mo
Broker fee$2/mo
Total all-in$590/mo
Based on 1,409 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
Breakeven at 1.2 months. Move-in costs $262. Then save $215/mo.
For shorter stays, Airbnb's all-inclusive convenience may be worth the premium.
Source: Unitrank analysis of 2,228 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 subte97.9 min
Walk to major park999999.0 min
Walk to supermarket4.1 min
Walk to gym6.8 min
Units ≤10 min from subte0%
Walking times via OSRM routing engine (actual road network, not straight-line).
Amenity availability
Percentage of 2,228 listings in General San Martín with each feature
WiFi
41%
AC
23%
Elevator
24%
Balcony
52%
Washer
17%
Doorman
1%
Parking
22%
Terrace
14%
Gym
9%
Pool
7%
Dishwasher
1%
What each feature actually costs
Price impact controlled for location, size, and other amenities. Based on 28258 listings.
Air conditioning
+$89/mo
Pool
+$86/mo
Washer
+$40/mo
Parking
+$33/mo
Dishwasher
+$29/mo
Dedicated workspace
+$25/mo
BBQ grill
-$12/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
Airbnb premium
+$454/mo
Temporary rental
+$119/mo
Rating (per star)
+$53/mo
Superhost badge
+$45/mo
Furnished
-$34/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=0.392.
Inventory
2,228 apartments in General San Martín by bedroom count
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 $554/month, including rent, expensas (building fees), and estimated utilities. Based on 2,228 active listings.
Is Airbnb more expensive than renting directly in General San Martín?
The median 1BR Airbnb in General San Martín costs $1,090/month all-in, while a comparable furnished direct rental is $875/month, a $215/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 ($409/mo): expensas ($69/mo), estimated utilities ($72/mo), and possibly guarantee/caucion. Total all-in: $590/mo.
What amenities are common in General San Martín apartments?