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July 21, 2025
Although the traditional investment model in real estate is apartments, there are other options within this market.
By Maria Josefina Lanzi
Rentals: the new investment that doesn't require maintenance and that those looking for rent are starting to look at. Shutterstock
In a context where real estate has regained its appeal as an investment option, as rental yields have grown over the past year, many are beginning to look at this sector again as an option to stretch their savings. And although the traditional investment model in real estate is apartments , there are many other areas within this market that also generate profit and even offer a lower down payment than an apartment.
Indeed, although investment models with greater liquidity and low barriers to entry, such as digital wallets, are growing in popularity today, real estate continues to position itself as a safe, long-lasting investment that even provides a home to live in . This is confirmed by a study by Focus Market, which prepared a report to find out what Argentine parents invest and save in.
According to the survey, 40% invest in mutual funds, 31% in CEDEARs, 14% in stocks, 9% in negotiable bonds, and 6% in the real estate sector.
However, they explain that, when analyzing parents who have the ability to save, they prioritize real estate as an investment option; among them, this instrument takes first place, accounting for 39% of investments, followed by stocks, which make up 18%.
“In the face of volatile financial markets, property offers something that is now as valuable as profitability: security . It is a tangible, stable investment that transcends economic circumstances and is perceived as a family legacy. For those who think long-term or seek to protect their capital, buying real estate remains synonymous with security. Real estate remains the preferred refuge when thinking about the future of their children,” states Damián Di Pace, director of the Focus Market Consulting firm, in the report.
Real estate continues to position itself as a safe investment, which lasts over time and even provides a property in which you can live.sirtravelalot - Shutterstock
“This is a good time to return to the rental market ,” adds Soledad Balayan, real estate market analyst and owner of Maure Inmobiliaria. “ Owners who, following the rental law —passed in July 2020 and repealed in December 2023— wanted to sell their properties now want to return to renting . They see brick - and-mortar properties as more profitable and secure than financial options, which can be more volatile,” she explains.
Today, he assures, " we're back to a 5% gross annual return ," and although he admits that it entails risks—such as the possibility of choosing a bad tenant—he emphasizes that "contracts are adjusted for inflation" and that "in the future, it's an asset you can leave to your children."
Indeed, if we analyze the apartments, it is possible to see that in the last year the return on investment in these properties in CABA grew and went from an average of 4.24% in July 2024 to 5.57% last June , according to Zonaprop.
Alan Flexer, manager of development and residential at Narvaez, explains that the profitability of parking spaces has increased recently : “Today, it's becoming more attractive to invest in parking spaces; since the dollar has been flat, the pesos generated by the properties are enough to buy more dollars. Furthermore, since the rental law was repealed and contracts can be freely negotiated, the relationship between the cost of the parking space and the rental income has become more attractive .”
Regarding this analysis, if we look at the advertised rental prices for garages, they range between $80,000 and $150,000 per month. In this regard, Gonzalo Painceira of Toribio Achával points out that " the annual return on renting a garage ranges between 4% and 5% ."
Gonzalo Painceira, from Toribio Achával, points out that "the annual profitability of renting a garage ranges between 4% and 5%."Shutterstock
At this point, it's worth asking what advantages there are to investing in a garage if the profitability is so similar to that of an apartment and the income from an apartment is higher, since rent in Buenos Aires for a studio apartment averaged $544,563 per month in May, according to Zonaprop.
One of the attractions of this type of property, as opposed to apartments, is that they offer much lower entry fees. An average 40 m² studio apartment in Buenos Aires City was listed for US$106,631 in May, according to Zonaprop, so it's difficult for anyone without US$100,000 to afford this type of property.
On the other hand, parking space prices are much lower, lowering the barrier to entry for this investment . For example, a report by Reporte Inmobiliario shows that in Belgrano, between Cabildo and Virrey Vértiz streets, and Juramento and Iberá avenues, parking space prices in brand-new developments start at US$35,000 and reach US$40,000 , depending on the development and the specific location within the buildings. However, heading north of the city, in Tigre, parking spaces are currently being asked for between US$14,000 and US$30,000 in the developments surveyed (located mainly between Cazón Avenue, Luis Pereyra Street, and the coastal train tracks).
It's worth clarifying that garages require virtually no maintenance, saving owners headaches by avoiding complaints that tenants may make about apartment problems, broken pipes, or other repairs that the property requires.
Now, one specialist highlights the key to consider to ensure a significant return. "What truly determines whether it's a good investment or not is the type of expenses each garage pays. Some include costs such as an elevator, water, and others, which lower profitability. For the analysis, it's important to study where the garage is located; if it belongs to a building with many amenities and services, they'll likely be included as part of the expenses, and the return won't be as good," adds Flexer.
“It's a very local issue, an investment that requires very good knowledge of the area . You could have a block where they're suddenly asking US$60,000/$70,000 per month for a parking space, and maybe 200 meters away, you find buildings with more availability and they're asking US$40,000/$30,000. It's all relative,” explains Germán Gómez Picasso, director of Reporte Inmobiliario. However, he clarifies that, according to his surveys, in general, new developments “ are asking between US$30,000 and US$45,000 in capital, not counting Puerto Madero, where it can rise to US$70,000/$80,000.”
In the northern Buenos Aires suburbs, in Tigre, parking spaces are currently being asked for between US$14,000 and US$30,000 in the surveyed developments.Ricardo Pristupluk
He also explains that it's important to know building regulations, as some allow parking spaces to be rented to any tenant, while others only allow parking spaces to those who live in the building and prohibit rentals to outsiders.
The Real Estate Report platform surveys property prices in different areas of Buenos Aires and publishes monthly values. Below are some of these surveys, indicating the neighborhood they study and the date the report was prepared:
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www.lanacion.com.ar
July 21, 2025
Although the traditional investment model in real estate is apartments, there are other options within this market.
By Maria Josefina Lanzi
Rentals: the new investment that doesn't require maintenance and that those looking for rent are starting to look at. Shutterstock
In a context where real estate has regained its appeal as an investment option, as rental yields have grown over the past year, many are beginning to look at this sector again as an option to stretch their savings. And although the traditional investment model in real estate is apartments , there are many other areas within this market that also generate profit and even offer a lower down payment than an apartment.
Indeed, although investment models with greater liquidity and low barriers to entry, such as digital wallets, are growing in popularity today, real estate continues to position itself as a safe, long-lasting investment that even provides a home to live in . This is confirmed by a study by Focus Market, which prepared a report to find out what Argentine parents invest and save in.
According to the survey, 40% invest in mutual funds, 31% in CEDEARs, 14% in stocks, 9% in negotiable bonds, and 6% in the real estate sector.
However, they explain that, when analyzing parents who have the ability to save, they prioritize real estate as an investment option; among them, this instrument takes first place, accounting for 39% of investments, followed by stocks, which make up 18%.
“In the face of volatile financial markets, property offers something that is now as valuable as profitability: security . It is a tangible, stable investment that transcends economic circumstances and is perceived as a family legacy. For those who think long-term or seek to protect their capital, buying real estate remains synonymous with security. Real estate remains the preferred refuge when thinking about the future of their children,” states Damián Di Pace, director of the Focus Market Consulting firm, in the report.
Real estate continues to position itself as a safe investment, which lasts over time and even provides a property in which you can live.sirtravelalot - Shutterstock
“This is a good time to return to the rental market ,” adds Soledad Balayan, real estate market analyst and owner of Maure Inmobiliaria. “ Owners who, following the rental law —passed in July 2020 and repealed in December 2023— wanted to sell their properties now want to return to renting . They see brick - and-mortar properties as more profitable and secure than financial options, which can be more volatile,” she explains.
Today, he assures, " we're back to a 5% gross annual return ," and although he admits that it entails risks—such as the possibility of choosing a bad tenant—he emphasizes that "contracts are adjusted for inflation" and that "in the future, it's an asset you can leave to your children."
Indeed, if we analyze the apartments, it is possible to see that in the last year the return on investment in these properties in CABA grew and went from an average of 4.24% in July 2024 to 5.57% last June , according to Zonaprop.
An investment forgotten in time, with great advantages
Although the classic investment in real estate, or the most well-known, is to buy an apartment to later offer it for rent, there are also other properties that are not linked to the residential world, but that can generate an attractive income with a lower maintenance cost .Alan Flexer, manager of development and residential at Narvaez, explains that the profitability of parking spaces has increased recently : “Today, it's becoming more attractive to invest in parking spaces; since the dollar has been flat, the pesos generated by the properties are enough to buy more dollars. Furthermore, since the rental law was repealed and contracts can be freely negotiated, the relationship between the cost of the parking space and the rental income has become more attractive .”
Regarding this analysis, if we look at the advertised rental prices for garages, they range between $80,000 and $150,000 per month. In this regard, Gonzalo Painceira of Toribio Achával points out that " the annual return on renting a garage ranges between 4% and 5% ."
Gonzalo Painceira, from Toribio Achával, points out that "the annual profitability of renting a garage ranges between 4% and 5%."Shutterstock
At this point, it's worth asking what advantages there are to investing in a garage if the profitability is so similar to that of an apartment and the income from an apartment is higher, since rent in Buenos Aires for a studio apartment averaged $544,563 per month in May, according to Zonaprop.
One of the attractions of this type of property, as opposed to apartments, is that they offer much lower entry fees. An average 40 m² studio apartment in Buenos Aires City was listed for US$106,631 in May, according to Zonaprop, so it's difficult for anyone without US$100,000 to afford this type of property.
On the other hand, parking space prices are much lower, lowering the barrier to entry for this investment . For example, a report by Reporte Inmobiliario shows that in Belgrano, between Cabildo and Virrey Vértiz streets, and Juramento and Iberá avenues, parking space prices in brand-new developments start at US$35,000 and reach US$40,000 , depending on the development and the specific location within the buildings. However, heading north of the city, in Tigre, parking spaces are currently being asked for between US$14,000 and US$30,000 in the developments surveyed (located mainly between Cazón Avenue, Luis Pereyra Street, and the coastal train tracks).
It's worth clarifying that garages require virtually no maintenance, saving owners headaches by avoiding complaints that tenants may make about apartment problems, broken pipes, or other repairs that the property requires.
Now, one specialist highlights the key to consider to ensure a significant return. "What truly determines whether it's a good investment or not is the type of expenses each garage pays. Some include costs such as an elevator, water, and others, which lower profitability. For the analysis, it's important to study where the garage is located; if it belongs to a building with many amenities and services, they'll likely be included as part of the expenses, and the return won't be as good," adds Flexer.
Neighborhood by neighborhood: What is the price of a garage to buy in Buenos Aires?
As mentioned before, the location will strongly determine the value of a garage . This can be understood in two ways: location, taking into account whether it's an old building, a new one, or a construction site, and location, considering the area in which it's located (its typical traffic, the availability of parking, and therefore, the demand).“It's a very local issue, an investment that requires very good knowledge of the area . You could have a block where they're suddenly asking US$60,000/$70,000 per month for a parking space, and maybe 200 meters away, you find buildings with more availability and they're asking US$40,000/$30,000. It's all relative,” explains Germán Gómez Picasso, director of Reporte Inmobiliario. However, he clarifies that, according to his surveys, in general, new developments “ are asking between US$30,000 and US$45,000 in capital, not counting Puerto Madero, where it can rise to US$70,000/$80,000.”
In the northern Buenos Aires suburbs, in Tigre, parking spaces are currently being asked for between US$14,000 and US$30,000 in the surveyed developments.Ricardo Pristupluk
He also explains that it's important to know building regulations, as some allow parking spaces to be rented to any tenant, while others only allow parking spaces to those who live in the building and prohibit rentals to outsiders.
The Real Estate Report platform surveys property prices in different areas of Buenos Aires and publishes monthly values. Below are some of these surveys, indicating the neighborhood they study and the date the report was prepared:
- Puerto Madero : According to February 2025 figures, for new developments located in the area bordered by Elvira Rawson Dellepiane Avenue, Pierina Dealessi, Azucena Villaflor Boulevard and Julieta Lanteri, parking space offers average around US$57,000 for each individual space, depending on the development and the relative location of the garage within it.
- Palermo Soho : According to January 2025 figures, for developments under construction located in the area bordered by Juan Bautista Justo, Scalabrini Ortiz, Santa Fe, and Córdoba Avenues, parking spaces within the developments are being requested for between US$30,000 and US$45,000 .
- Colegiales : between Avenida de los Incas, Forest, Federico Lacroze and Crámer, there are several works under construction or recently completed, with parking spaces that were located in May 2025 between US$35,000 and US$40,000 , depending on the particular conditions of each project.
- Almagro : In this neighborhood, in the area between Rivadavia Avenue to the south, Córdoba Avenue as the northern boundary, and Medrano Avenue and Gallo Street as the western and eastern borders, respectively, there are 31 horizontal real estate developments with varying degrees of construction progress. According to the survey dated March 2025, parking spaces within the developments were priced between US$30,000 and US$35,000 , in line with last year's price expectations.
- Parque Centenario : In Caballito Norte, around Centenario Park, there are projects with varying progress, with covered parking spaces priced between US$23,000 minimum and US$30,000 maximum.
- Olivos : According to a survey analyzing projects underway, under construction with varying progress, and others already completed, along the Avenida del Libertador corridor, from San Martín Avenue to Díaz Vélez Street, parking spaces in May were priced between US$30,000 and US$39,000 , depending on the project. It details that last year, parking spaces cost US$20,000, but those prices will no longer be available by 2025.
- Tigre : In the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires, parking spaces were being asked for between US$14,000 and US$30,000 at the end of February in the surveyed developments (located mainly between Cazón Avenue, Luis Pereyra Street and the Costa Train tracks).
- Quilmes : Towards the south of the capital, in a central area of Quilmes, bordered by Paso Street and Mitre, Hipólito Yrigoyen and Rivadavia avenues, a garage is priced at between US$20,000 and US$30,000.
- Ramos Mejía : Going west of CABA, in the area of the Buenos Aires suburbs bordered by Avda. Rivadavia, Alvear Street, Castelli and Pueyrredón, there are projects with covered parking spaces that, as in recent years, remain in the range of US$20,000 to US$25,000.
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