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Why inflation is falling but rents in Greater Buenos Aires are rising faster than and exceeding those in CABA - La Nacion Propiedades
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March 12, 2025
In both the northern and western parts of GBA, the increase in published rental prices exceeded that of the city of Buenos Aires.
By Mercedes Soriano
February rents in Greater Buenos Aires rose above inflation.Ignacio Sánchez
The real estate market situation continues to be a hot topic . With the sector quickly regaining vitality following the repeal of the rental law, it became known how much published rents in Greater Buenos Aires increased in February compared to the previous month.
Thus, the cost of renting an apartment once again rose above inflation. According to the latest survey by Zonaprop, based on listings published on the real estate platform, prices in the western-southern zone rose 5.2% in February—the area with the highest increase— three percentage points above January's inflation rate of 2.2% (February figures will be released on Friday), accumulating a 9.8% increase in the first two months of the year.
Currently, renting a two-bedroom apartment in the western-southern Greater Buenos Aires (GBA) region costs an average of $448,971 per month , while a three-bedroom apartment costs $604,954. Despite the increases, this area remains the most affordable in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA): new contracts are 20% cheaper than in the northern GBA region ($563,728) and 23% lower than in the city of Buenos Aires ($586,791).
On the other hand , Gregorio de Laferrere offers the cheapest rental prices, with an average monthly price of $335,216. Paso del Rey ($346,873 monthly) and La Tablada ($368,002) round out the list of lowest prices.
Santos Lugares is positioned as the neighborhood with the highest rents, with an average price of $539,480 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. Daniel Karp
The cost of renting a two-room apartment in GBA Norte is $563,728 per month , while a three-room apartment costs $738,741 .
Despite the variations, the trend shows that rents continue to rise throughout the AMBA region , with the west-south GBA positioning itself as the most economical option for tenants looking for more affordable prices, but with larger increases.
Year-over-year increases by neighborhood in northern GBA
In this context, Villa Tesei is positioned as the best neighborhood for investors seeking rental income, with a gross return of 9%. Paso del Rey and Villa Dominico follow with an average of 8% and 7.6% gross return each. On the other hand, those with the lowest profitability advantage are Adrogué (4.7%), Lomas de Zamora (4.9%), and Florencia Varela (5%).
In northern GBA, the rent-to-price ratio is rising, reaching 4.93% annually. It currently takes 20.3 years of renting to repay the initial investment, 26% less than a year ago.
Boulogne-sur-Mer is the neighborhood with the highest profitability, with a gross return of 8.4%. Villa Maipú and San Miguel round out the top three, with a return of 7.9% each. In contrast, La Lucila and Manuel Alberti are the neighborhoods with the lowest profitability advantage, with a return of 4.1% each . Acassuso completes the ranking of neighborhoods with the lowest profitability, with a return of 4.2%.
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Por qué la inflación baja pero los alquileres en el Gran Buenos Aires aumentan por encima y superan a los de CABA
Tanto en la zona norte de GBA como en el oeste/sur, el aumento del precio de los alquileres publicados superó al de la ciudad de Buenos Aires
www.lanacion.com.ar
March 12, 2025
In both the northern and western parts of GBA, the increase in published rental prices exceeded that of the city of Buenos Aires.
By Mercedes Soriano
February rents in Greater Buenos Aires rose above inflation.Ignacio Sánchez
The real estate market situation continues to be a hot topic . With the sector quickly regaining vitality following the repeal of the rental law, it became known how much published rents in Greater Buenos Aires increased in February compared to the previous month.
Thus, the cost of renting an apartment once again rose above inflation. According to the latest survey by Zonaprop, based on listings published on the real estate platform, prices in the western-southern zone rose 5.2% in February—the area with the highest increase— three percentage points above January's inflation rate of 2.2% (February figures will be released on Friday), accumulating a 9.8% increase in the first two months of the year.
Currently, renting a two-bedroom apartment in the western-southern Greater Buenos Aires (GBA) region costs an average of $448,971 per month , while a three-bedroom apartment costs $604,954. Despite the increases, this area remains the most affordable in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA): new contracts are 20% cheaper than in the northern GBA region ($563,728) and 23% lower than in the city of Buenos Aires ($586,791).
The most expensive neighborhood to rent in the west-south zone
Within the Greater Buenos Aires (GBA), Santos Lugares ranks as the neighborhood with the highest rents , with an average monthly price of $539,480 . It is followed by Sáenz Pena, with an average monthly price of $532,243, and Castelar, with $529,749.On the other hand , Gregorio de Laferrere offers the cheapest rental prices, with an average monthly price of $335,216. Paso del Rey ($346,873 monthly) and La Tablada ($368,002) round out the list of lowest prices.
Santos Lugares is positioned as the neighborhood with the highest rents, with an average price of $539,480 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. Daniel Karp
GBA North: more moderate increases
Meanwhile, in northern GBA , rents registered a 3.9% increase in February , with a cumulative increase of 7.6% so far this year , also above January's inflation. However, in the year-over-year comparison, prices increased by 55% , below the annual inflation rate of 84.5%.The cost of renting a two-room apartment in GBA Norte is $563,728 per month , while a three-room apartment costs $738,741 .
Despite the variations, the trend shows that rents continue to rise throughout the AMBA region , with the west-south GBA positioning itself as the most economical option for tenants looking for more affordable prices, but with larger increases.
How much does it cost to rent in each location?
The most expensive
- Vicente López: $675.041
- Olivos: $662.684
- La Lucila: $650.076
- San Isidro: $633.751
- Rincón de Milberg: $632.670
The cheapest ones
- Villa Lynch: $411.551
- José León Suárez: $412.716
- Pilar: $452.405
- Manuel Alberti: $472.504
- San Martín: $475.131
Year-over-year increases by neighborhood in northern GBA
Neighborhoods where it is advisable to invest to rent
In the western-southern region, the rent-to-price ratio has slightly decreased, reaching 5.77% annually. This means that it takes 17.3 years of renting to recover the initial investment, 42% less than a year ago .In this context, Villa Tesei is positioned as the best neighborhood for investors seeking rental income, with a gross return of 9%. Paso del Rey and Villa Dominico follow with an average of 8% and 7.6% gross return each. On the other hand, those with the lowest profitability advantage are Adrogué (4.7%), Lomas de Zamora (4.9%), and Florencia Varela (5%).
In northern GBA, the rent-to-price ratio is rising, reaching 4.93% annually. It currently takes 20.3 years of renting to repay the initial investment, 26% less than a year ago.
Boulogne-sur-Mer is the neighborhood with the highest profitability, with a gross return of 8.4%. Villa Maipú and San Miguel round out the top three, with a return of 7.9% each. In contrast, La Lucila and Manuel Alberti are the neighborhoods with the lowest profitability advantage, with a return of 4.1% each . Acassuso completes the ranking of neighborhoods with the lowest profitability, with a return of 4.2%.
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