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Rent in Villa Crespo

Buenos Aires. 1,824 listings analyzed from Airbnb, Argenprop, Zonaprop, and MercadoLibre. Updated 2026-07-27.

Median all-in monthly
$995
Active listings
1,824
Neighborhood tier
A

Top listings by total cost

Top-ranked apartments in Villa Crespo for different lifestyles, compared across 1,824 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), Villa Crespo

p25-p75 range Median

Studio

Airbnb (72)
$1,173
Temp furnished (20)
$876
Long-term furn. (13)
$792
Long-term unfurn. (120)
$623

1-bedroom

Airbnb (448)
$1,129
Temp furnished (47)
$988
Long-term furn. (28)
$944
Long-term unfurn. (152)
$700

2-bedroom

Airbnb (72)
$1,941
Temp furnished (19)
$1,225
Long-term furn. (13)
$1,087
Long-term unfurn. (50)
$957
$141/mo price gap between Airbnb and furnished direct (12%). Location and amenity differences between platforms account for some of this gap.
What you actually pay

Monthly cost components, long-term rentals in Villa Crespo

Rent
Exp.
Base rent $553/mo
Building fees $105/mo
Estimated utilities $80/mo
Guarantee (caución) $41/mo
Broker fee $20/mo
Total all-in $799/mo
Based on 538 direct rental listings (Argenprop, Zonaprop, MercadoLibre). Medians, trimmed 10th-80th percentile.
When does direct rental pay off?

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

1mo 2mo 3mo 4mo 5mo 6mo Breakeven Airbnb Direct
Breakeven at 2.1 months. Move-in costs $296. Then save $141/mo. For shorter stays, Airbnb's all-inclusive convenience may be worth the premium.
Source: Unitrank analysis of 1,824 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, Villa Crespo

Walk to subte 8.9 min
Walk to major park 20.0 min
Walk to supermarket 2.5 min
Walk to gym 5.9 min
Units ≤10 min from subte 58%
Walking times via OSRM routing engine (actual road network, not straight-line).
Amenity availability

Percentage of 1,824 listings in Villa Crespo with each feature

WiFi
67%
AC
76%
Elevator
49%
Balcony
74%
Washer
44%
Doorman
10%
Parking
28%
Terrace
23%
Gym
22%
Pool
25%
Dishwasher
3%
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

1,824 apartments in Villa Crespo by bedroom count

Schools nearby

Villa Crespo is served by several schools popular with expat families.

Universities nearby

Students and academics at nearby campuses often rent in Villa Crespo.

Find your optimal apartment in Villa Crespo

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 Villa Crespo?
The median all-in cost for a 1BR in Villa Crespo is $995/month, including rent, expensas (building fees), and estimated utilities. Based on 1,824 active listings.
Is Airbnb more expensive than renting directly in Villa Crespo?
The median 1BR Airbnb in Villa Crespo costs $1,129/month all-in, while a comparable furnished direct rental is $988/month, a $141/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 Villa Crespo?
Beyond base rent ($553/mo): expensas ($105/mo), estimated utilities ($80/mo), and possibly guarantee/caucion. Total all-in: $799/mo.
What amenities are common in Villa Crespo apartments?
AC: 76%, washer: 44%, elevator: 49%, balcony: 74%, pool: 25%, gym: 22%.

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