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Rent in Palermo

Buenos Aires. 14,168 listings analyzed from Airbnb, Argenprop, Zonaprop, and MercadoLibre. Updated 2026-10-30.

Median all-in monthly
$1,360
Active listings
14,168
Neighborhood tier
A

Top listings by total cost

Top-ranked apartments in Palermo for different lifestyles, compared across 14,168 listings

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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), Palermo

p25-p75 range Median

Studio

Airbnb (1467)
$1,446
Temp furnished (231)
$951
Long-term furn. (118)
$822
Long-term unfurn. (575)
$677

1-bedroom

Airbnb (3075)
$1,547
Temp furnished (302)
$1,151
Long-term furn. (322)
$1,103
Long-term unfurn. (588)
$806

2-bedroom

Airbnb (748)
$2,448
Temp furnished (181)
$1,681
Long-term furn. (185)
$1,785
Long-term unfurn. (286)
$1,346
$396/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 Palermo

Rent
Exp.
Base rent $724/mo
Building fees $122/mo
Estimated utilities $79/mo
Guarantee (caución) $46/mo
Broker fee $40/mo
Total all-in $1,013/mo
Based on 3,303 direct rental listings (Argenprop, Zonaprop, MercadoLibre). Medians, trimmed 10th-80th percentile.
When does direct rental pay off?

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

1mo 2mo 3mo 4mo 5mo 6mo Breakeven Airbnb Direct
Breakeven at 0.9 months. Move-in costs $345. Then save $396/mo. For shorter stays, Airbnb's all-inclusive convenience may be worth the premium.
Source: Unitrank analysis of 14,168 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, Palermo

Walk to subte 9.5 min
Walk to major park 21.7 min
Walk to supermarket 2.7 min
Walk to gym 3.5 min
Units ≤10 min from subte 54%
Walking times via OSRM routing engine (actual road network, not straight-line).
Amenity availability

Percentage of 14,168 listings in Palermo with each feature

WiFi
67%
AC
88%
Elevator
60%
Balcony
77%
Washer
47%
Doorman
17%
Parking
35%
Terrace
22%
Gym
27%
Pool
34%
Dishwasher
6%
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

14,168 apartments in Palermo by bedroom count

Schools nearby

Palermo is served by several schools popular with expat families.

Universities nearby

Students and academics at nearby campuses often rent in Palermo.

Find your optimal apartment in Palermo

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 Palermo?
The median all-in cost for a 1BR in Palermo is $1,360/month, including rent, expensas (building fees), and estimated utilities. Based on 14,168 active listings.
Is Airbnb more expensive than renting directly in Palermo?
The median 1BR Airbnb in Palermo costs $1,547/month all-in, while a comparable furnished direct rental is $1,151/month, a $396/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 Palermo?
Beyond base rent ($724/mo): expensas ($122/mo), estimated utilities ($79/mo), and possibly guarantee/caucion. Total all-in: $1,013/mo.
What amenities are common in Palermo apartments?
AC: 88%, washer: 47%, elevator: 60%, balcony: 77%, pool: 34%, gym: 27%.

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