Rent in Retiro
Buenos Aires. 3,089 listings analyzed from Airbnb, Argenprop, Zonaprop, and MercadoLibre. Updated 2026-04-28.
Median all-in monthly
$991
Active listings
3,089
Neighborhood tier
B-
What the algorithm found
Top-ranked apartments in Retiro for different lifestyles, compared across 3,089 listings
Budget, 1 year
$627
long-term lease available
Couple, 6 months
$1,384
dedicated workspace, in-unit washer, elevator
Family of 5, 1 year
$1,935
3 bedrooms, dedicated workspace, long-term lease available, near schools
Executive, 6 months
$1,590
dedicated workspace, doorman building
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Ranked by estimated all-in cost (commute + rent + amenities + lifestyle fit) using Unitrank's algorithm. 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
1-bedroom
2-bedroom
$386/mo price gap between Airbnb and furnished direct (32%).
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
$701/mo
Building fees (expensas)
$131/mo
Estimated utilities
$82/mo
Guarantee (caución)
$90/mo
Broker fee
$30/mo
Total all-in
$1,034/mo
Based on 1,119 direct rental listings (Argenprop, Zonaprop, MercadoLibre). Medians, trimmed 10th–75th percentile.
When does direct rental pay off?
Breakeven analysis for a one-bedroom in Retiro, Airbnb vs furnished direct
Breakeven at 0.8 months. Move-in costs $326. Then save $386/mo.
For shorter stays, Airbnb's all-inclusive convenience may be worth the premium.
Source: Unitrank analysis of 3,089 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, Retiro
Walk to subte
5.4 min
Walk to major park
8.4 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 3,089 listings in Retiro with each feature
Inventory
3,089 apartments in Retiro by bedroom count
Universities nearby
Students and academics at nearby campuses often rent in Retiro.
Find your optimal apartment in Retiro
The algorithm ranks every listing by estimated total cost for your life: commute, noise, amenities, lifestyle fit.
Search Retiro apartmentsFAQ
How much does it cost to rent a 1BR in Retiro?
The median all-in cost for a 1BR in Retiro is $991/month, including rent, expensas (building fees), and estimated utilities. Based on 3,089 active listings.
Is Airbnb more expensive than renting directly in Retiro?
The median 1BR Airbnb in Retiro costs $1,224/month all-in, while a comparable furnished direct rental is $838/month — a $386/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 ($701/mo): expensas ($131/mo), estimated utilities ($82/mo), and possibly guarantee/caucion. Total all-in: $1,034/mo.
What amenities are common in Retiro apartments?
AC: 88%, washer: 42%, elevator: 70%, balcony: 48%, pool: 17%, gym: 31%.