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Rent in Retiro

Buenos Aires. 2,338 listings analyzed from Airbnb, Argenprop, Zonaprop, and MercadoLibre. Updated 2026-07-27.

Median all-in monthly
$1,072
Active listings
2,338
Neighborhood tier
B-

Top listings by total cost

Top-ranked apartments in Retiro for different lifestyles, compared across 2,338 listings

Budget, 1 year
$627 /mo all-in 1 BR
long-term lease available
Couple, 6 months
$1,384 /mo all-in 2 BR
dedicated workspace, in-unit washer, elevator
Family of 5, 1 year
$1,935 /mo all-in 3 BR
3 bedrooms, dedicated workspace, long-term lease available, near schools
Executive, 6 months
$1,590 /mo all-in 2 BR
dedicated workspace, doorman building
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Nomad, 2 months
$947 /mo all-in 1 BR
dedicated workspace
Professional, 1 year
$1,028 /mo all-in 1 BR
dedicated workspace, long-term lease available
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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), Retiro

p25-p75 range Median

Studio

Airbnb (100)
$1,167
Temp furnished (30)
$832
Long-term furn. (18)
$778
Long-term unfurn. (99)
$610

1-bedroom

Airbnb (519)
$1,221
Temp furnished (71)
$869
Long-term furn. (46)
$808
Long-term unfurn. (84)
$690

2-bedroom

Airbnb (124)
$2,024
Temp furnished (20)
$1,662
Long-term furn. (30)
$1,700
Long-term unfurn. (79)
$1,354
$352/mo price gap between Airbnb and furnished direct (29%). Location and amenity differences between platforms account for some of this gap.
What you actually pay

Monthly cost components, long-term rentals in Retiro

Rent
Exp.
Base rent $660/mo
Building fees $127/mo
Estimated utilities $79/mo
Guarantee (caución) $41/mo
Broker fee $41/mo
Total all-in $947/mo
Based on 664 direct rental listings (Argenprop, Zonaprop, MercadoLibre). Medians, trimmed 10th-80th percentile.
When does direct rental pay off?

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

1mo 2mo 3mo 4mo 5mo 6mo Breakeven Airbnb Direct
Breakeven at 0.7 months. Move-in costs $260. Then save $352/mo. For shorter stays, Airbnb's all-inclusive convenience may be worth the premium.
Source: Unitrank analysis of 2,338 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, Retiro

Walk to subte 5.5 min
Walk to major park 9.2 min
Walk to supermarket 2.2 min
Walk to gym 7.3 min
Units ≤10 min from subte 82%
Walking times via OSRM routing engine (actual road network, not straight-line).
Amenity availability

Percentage of 2,338 listings in Retiro with each feature

WiFi
69%
AC
82%
Elevator
60%
Balcony
45%
Washer
36%
Doorman
20%
Parking
33%
Terrace
10%
Gym
20%
Pool
14%
Dishwasher
8%
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

2,338 apartments in Retiro by bedroom count

428
Studio
1,200
1 BR
405
2 BR
221
3 BR
84
4+ BR

Universities nearby

Students and academics at nearby campuses often rent in Retiro.

Find your optimal apartment in Retiro

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 Retiro?
The median all-in cost for a 1BR in Retiro is $1,072/month, including rent, expensas (building fees), and estimated utilities. Based on 2,338 active listings.
Is Airbnb more expensive than renting directly in Retiro?
The median 1BR Airbnb in Retiro costs $1,221/month all-in, while a comparable furnished direct rental is $869/month, a $352/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 Retiro?
Beyond base rent ($660/mo): expensas ($127/mo), estimated utilities ($79/mo), and possibly guarantee/caucion. Total all-in: $947/mo.
What amenities are common in Retiro apartments?
AC: 82%, washer: 36%, elevator: 60%, balcony: 45%, pool: 14%, gym: 20%.

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Buildings in Retiro

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Streets in Retiro

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