Rent in Recoleta

Name: Rental market data for Recoleta, Buenos Aires (July 2026)
Creator: Unitrank
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Keywords: Buenos Aires, Recoleta, rental market, neighbourhood, inventory, amenities

Buenos Aires. 6,472 listings analyzed from Airbnb, Argenprop, Zonaprop, and MercadoLibre. Updated 2026-07-27.

Median all-in monthly

$1,122

Active listings

6,472

Neighborhood tier

Top listings by total cost

Top-ranked apartments in Recoleta for different lifestyles, compared across 6,472 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), Recoleta

p25-p75 range Median

Studio

Airbnb (294)

$1,179

Temp furnished (115)

$817

Long-term furn. (40)

$676

Long-term unfurn. (237)

$620

1-bedroom

Airbnb (1479)

$1,294

Temp furnished (232)

$963

Long-term furn. (117)

$894

Long-term unfurn. (310)

$691

2-bedroom

Airbnb (369)

$2,223

Temp furnished (95)

$1,537

Long-term furn. (71)

$1,804

Long-term unfurn. (223)

$1,206

$331/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 Recoleta

Rent

Exp.

Base rent $641/mo

Building fees $113/mo

Estimated utilities $75/mo

Guarantee (caución) $37/mo

Broker fee $41/mo

Total all-in $908/mo

Based on 1,834 direct rental listings (Argenprop, Zonaprop, MercadoLibre). Medians, trimmed 10th-80th percentile.

When does direct rental pay off?

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

Breakeven at 0.9 months. Move-in costs $288. Then save $331/mo. For shorter stays, Airbnb's all-inclusive convenience may be worth the premium.

Source: Unitrank analysis of 6,472 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, Recoleta

Walk to subte 6.3 min

Walk to major park 17.0 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).

Amenity availability

Percentage of 6,472 listings in Recoleta with each feature

WiFi

69%

82%

Elevator

57%

Balcony

61%

Washer

40%

Doorman

15%

Parking

30%

Terrace

13%

Gym

16%

Pool

14%

Dishwasher

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

6,472 apartments in Recoleta by bedroom count

Schools nearby

One school popular with expat families is near Recoleta.

Colegio Martín Buber · Jewish

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 $1,122/month, including rent, expensas (building fees), and estimated utilities. Based on 6,472 active listings.

Is Airbnb more expensive than renting directly in Recoleta?

The median 1BR Airbnb in Recoleta costs $1,294/month all-in, while a comparable furnished direct rental is $963/month, a $331/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 ($641/mo): expensas ($113/mo), estimated utilities ($75/mo), and possibly guarantee/caucion. Total all-in: $908/mo.

What amenities are common in Recoleta apartments?

AC: 82%, washer: 40%, elevator: 57%, balcony: 61%, pool: 14%, gym: 16%.

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Buildings in Recoleta

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Streets in Recoleta

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