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In which neighborhoods of Buenos Aires is it best to buy a property to rent out? - Ambito Financiero
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En qué barrios de CABA conviene comprar una propiedad para ponerla en alquiler
Hoy se necesitan 17,8 años de alquiler para cubrir el valor de compra de una propiedad en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
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April 15, 2026
Today, it takes 17.8 years of rent to cover the purchase price of a property in the City of Buenos Aires.
The profitability of a rental varies greatly depending on the location.
The relationship between rent and property prices showed improvement in March and again signaled greater attractiveness to investors.
According to the latest data from Zonaprop, the annual gross return reached 5.62%, an increase compared to previous months and a continuation of the recovery trend. In this context, the time needed to recoup the initial investment also decreased. Currently, it takes 17.8 years of rent to cover the purchase price of a property , 6.4% less than a year ago. This indicator is key for those considering entering the rental market.
Rentals: Which neighborhood in Buenos Aires is best to invest in?
The profitability map, however, remains highly uneven depending on location. In the City of Buenos Aires, the southern neighborhoods continue to lead the ranking of best returns . Lugano tops the list with a gross return of 10.2%, followed by Nueva Pompeya with 8.1% and Parque Avellaneda with 7.8%. These are areas where purchase prices are relatively lower compared to rental values, which boosts returns.At the other end of the spectrum, the most premium areas show considerably lower returns. Puerto Madero remains the least profitable neighborhood, with just 3.7% . It is followed by Núñez and Palermo, both with returns of 4.5%, reflecting higher property values that limit the correlation with rental income.
In this way, the real estate market is beginning to reconfigure its logic for investors: while consolidated areas continue to be chosen for their stability and demand, neighborhoods with more affordable prices are gaining ground among those who prioritize maximizing income.
Rentals: where to buy to invest.
How much does rent cost?
According to Zonaprop, rental apartment listing prices in Buenos Aires have increased by 9.6% in the last three months. In March alone, the increase was 3%, bringing the year-on-year rise to 34.7%.A studio apartment costs $704,704 per month, while a one-bedroom apartment in the City rents for $814,659 per month, and a two-bedroom apartment for $1,094,451 per month.
Puerto Madero leads the ranking of the most expensive neighborhoods in the market: rent there averages $1,358,875 per month. It is followed by Núñez ($915,379 per month) and Palermo ($911,708 per month).
Conversely, Lugano remains the most affordable neighborhood , with an average price of $661,925 per month. Floresta ($697,128 per month) and Liniers ($703,432 per month) complete the list.
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