Rental prices in Buenos Aires rose 9.6% in the first quarter of 2026, according to Zonaprop data. A studio apartment averages $704,704 monthly, with a 34.7% year-over-year increase. Puerto Madero remains the most expensive neighborhood.
According to Zonaprop's survey, rental listing prices in Buenos Aires rose 9.6% in the first quarter of 2026, including 3% in March alone. This reinforces an ongoing upward trend in the leasing market.
A studio apartment rents for an average of $704,704 per month, a two-bedroom for $814,659, and a three-bedroom for $1,094,451. Puerto Madero tops the list at $1,358,875 monthly, followed by Núñez ($915,379) and Palermo ($911,708), which account for 20% of supply. Lugano provides the lowest averages at $661,925, along with Floresta and Liniers.
Armando Pepe dismissed concerns over reduced supply: “No baja la oferta, es producto de que se van alquilando”.
In sales, the average square meter stands at US$2,459, up 0.2% in March. February saw 3,567 deeds, down 17% from 2025, with only 17% involving mortgages. Construction costs in dollars increased 3.7% in March.
