Rent in San Nicolás
Buenos Aires. 3,622 listings analyzed from Airbnb, Argenprop, Zonaprop, and MercadoLibre. Updated 2026-04-28.
Median all-in monthly
$960
Active listings
3,622
Neighborhood tier
B
What the algorithm found
Top-ranked apartments in San Nicolás for different lifestyles, compared across 3,622 listings
Budget, 1 year
$564
long-term lease available
Couple, 6 months
Family of 5, 1 year
$1,668
dedicated workspace, in-unit washer
Ranked well for 2 different profiles
Executive, 6 months
$904
pool, doorman building
Nomad, 2 months
$774
dedicated workspace, doorman building
Show all profiles (1 more)
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), San Nicolás
p25–p75 range
Median
Studio
1-bedroom
2-bedroom
$381/mo price gap between Airbnb and furnished direct (33%).
Location and amenity differences between platforms account for some of this gap.
What you actually pay
Monthly cost components, long-term rentals in San Nicolás
Rent
Exp.
Base rent
$544/mo
Building fees (expensas)
$102/mo
Estimated utilities
$78/mo
Guarantee (caución)
$51/mo
Broker fee
$21/mo
Total all-in
$797/mo
Based on 960 direct rental listings (Argenprop, Zonaprop, MercadoLibre). Medians, trimmed 10th–75th percentile.
When does direct rental pay off?
Breakeven analysis for a one-bedroom in San Nicolás, Airbnb vs furnished direct
Breakeven at 0.8 months. Move-in costs $306. Then save $381/mo.
For shorter stays, Airbnb's all-inclusive convenience may be worth the premium.
Source: Unitrank analysis of 3,622 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, San Nicolás
Walk to subte
3.6 min
Walk to major park
19.3 min
Walk to supermarket
2.3 min
Walk to gym
5.3 min
Units ≤10 min from subte
100%
Walking times via OSRM routing engine (actual road network, not straight-line).
Amenity availability
Percentage of 3,622 listings in San Nicolás with each feature
Inventory
3,622 apartments in San Nicolás by bedroom count
Find your optimal apartment in San Nicolás
The algorithm ranks every listing by estimated total cost for your life: commute, noise, amenities, lifestyle fit.
Search San Nicolás apartmentsFAQ
How much does it cost to rent a 1BR in San Nicolás?
The median all-in cost for a 1BR in San Nicolás is $960/month, including rent, expensas (building fees), and estimated utilities. Based on 3,622 active listings.
Is Airbnb more expensive than renting directly in San Nicolás?
The median 1BR Airbnb in San Nicolás costs $1,154/month all-in, while a comparable furnished direct rental is $773/month — a $381/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 San Nicolás?
Beyond base rent ($544/mo): expensas ($102/mo), estimated utilities ($78/mo), and possibly guarantee/caucion. Total all-in: $797/mo.
What amenities are common in San Nicolás apartments?
AC: 84%, washer: 29%, elevator: 68%, balcony: 37%, pool: 10%, gym: 13%.