Rent in Recoleta
Buenos Aires. 7,838 listings analyzed from Airbnb, Argenprop, Zonaprop, and MercadoLibre.
Updated 2026-06-13.
Median all-in monthly
$1,053
Top listings by total cost
Top-ranked apartments in Recoleta for different lifestyles, compared across 7,838 listings
Budget, 1 year
Professional, 1 year
$630
/mo all-in
1 BR
dedicated workspace, long-term lease available
Ranked well for 2 different profiles
Couple, 6 months
$2,087
/mo all-in
3 BR
3 bedrooms, dedicated workspace, in-unit washer, doorman building
Family of 5, 1 year
$2,107
/mo all-in
3 BR
3 bedrooms, dedicated workspace, long-term lease available, near schools
Executive, 6 months
$1,066
/mo all-in
1 BR
dedicated workspace
Show all profiles (1 more)
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), Recoleta
Studio
Temp furnished (144)
$820
Long-term furn. (39)
$832
Long-term unfurn. (305)
$687
1-bedroom
Temp furnished (364)
$979
Long-term furn. (167)
$977
Long-term unfurn. (529)
$803
2-bedroom
Temp furnished (147)
$1,621
Long-term furn. (100)
$1,518
Long-term unfurn. (338)
$1,358
$278/mo price gap between Airbnb and furnished direct (22%).
Location and amenity differences between platforms account for some of this gap.
Monthly cost components, long-term rentals in Recoleta
$713/mo
$115/mo
$77/mo
$42/mo
$42/mo
Total all-in
$990/mo
Based on 2,729 direct rental listings (Argenprop, Zonaprop, MercadoLibre). Medians, trimmed 10th-75th percentile.
Breakeven analysis for a one-bedroom in Recoleta, Airbnb vs furnished direct
1mo
2mo
3mo
4mo
5mo
6mo
Breakeven
Airbnb
Direct
Breakeven at 1.1 months. Move-in costs $293. Then save $278/mo.
For shorter stays, Airbnb's all-inclusive convenience may be worth the premium.
Source: Unitrank analysis of 7,838 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, Recoleta
Walk to subte
6.3 min
Walk to major park
16.8 min
Walk to supermarket
2.1 min
Walk to gym
3.7 min
Units ≤10 min from subte
88%
Walking times via OSRM routing engine (actual road network, not straight-line).
Percentage of 7,838 listings in Recoleta with each feature
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
7,838 apartments in Recoleta by bedroom count
Schools nearby
One school popular with expat families is near Recoleta.
Universities nearby
Students and academics at nearby campuses often rent in Recoleta.
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FAQ
How much does it cost to rent a 1BR in Recoleta?
The median all-in cost for a 1BR in Recoleta is $1,053/month, including rent, expensas (building fees), and estimated utilities. Based on 7,838 active listings.
Is Airbnb more expensive than renting directly in Recoleta?
The median 1BR Airbnb in Recoleta costs $1,257/month all-in, while a comparable furnished direct rental is $979/month, a $278/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 Recoleta?
Beyond base rent ($713/mo): expensas ($115/mo), estimated utilities ($77/mo), and possibly guarantee/caucion. Total all-in: $990/mo.
What amenities are common in Recoleta apartments?
AC: 80%, washer: 40%, elevator: 63%, balcony: 61%, pool: 14%, gym: 15%.
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 Recoleta, 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 7,838 active listings across Airbnb, Argenprop, Zonaprop, and MercadoLibre. Data as of 2026-06-13.