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Rent in San Nicolás

Buenos Aires. 3,028 listings analyzed from Airbnb, Argenprop, Zonaprop, and MercadoLibre. Updated 2026-07-27.

Median all-in monthly
$1,056
Active listings
3,028
Neighborhood tier
B

Top listings by total cost

Top-ranked apartments in San Nicolás for different lifestyles, compared across 3,028 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), San Nicolás

p25-p75 range Median

Studio

Airbnb (172)
$1,109
Temp furnished (45)
$782
Long-term furn. (20)
$705
Long-term unfurn. (85)
$516

1-bedroom

Airbnb (861)
$1,166
Temp furnished (62)
$778
Long-term furn. (28)
$723
Long-term unfurn. (116)
$611

2-bedroom

Airbnb (215)
$1,921
Temp furnished (40)
$1,145
Long-term furn. (14)
$925
Long-term unfurn. (45)
$914
$388/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 $491/mo
Building fees $99/mo
Estimated utilities $73/mo
Guarantee (caución) $27/mo
Broker fee $30/mo
Total all-in $721/mo
Based on 570 direct rental listings (Argenprop, Zonaprop, MercadoLibre). Medians, trimmed 10th-80th percentile.
When does direct rental pay off?

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

1mo 2mo 3mo 4mo 5mo 6mo Breakeven Airbnb Direct
Breakeven at 0.6 months. Move-in costs $233. Then save $388/mo. For shorter stays, Airbnb's all-inclusive convenience may be worth the premium.
Source: Unitrank analysis of 3,028 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, San Nicolás

Walk to subte 3.6 min
Walk to major park 20.1 min
Walk to supermarket 2.4 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 3,028 listings in San Nicolás with each feature

WiFi
79%
AC
83%
Elevator
59%
Balcony
36%
Washer
28%
Doorman
15%
Parking
30%
Terrace
7%
Gym
6%
Pool
6%
Dishwasher
5%
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

3,028 apartments in San Nicolás by bedroom count

Universities nearby

Students and academics at nearby campuses often rent in San Nicolás.

Find your optimal apartment in San Nicolás

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 San Nicolás?
The median all-in cost for a 1BR in San Nicolás is $1,056/month, including rent, expensas (building fees), and estimated utilities. Based on 3,028 active listings.
Is Airbnb more expensive than renting directly in San Nicolás?
The median 1BR Airbnb in San Nicolás costs $1,166/month all-in, while a comparable furnished direct rental is $778/month, a $388/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 ($491/mo): expensas ($99/mo), estimated utilities ($73/mo), and possibly guarantee/caucion. Total all-in: $721/mo.
What amenities are common in San Nicolás apartments?
AC: 83%, washer: 28%, elevator: 59%, balcony: 36%, pool: 6%, gym: 6%.

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