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Rentals: The data that worries homeowners and pleases residents in the northern zone - La Nacion Propiedades




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August 08, 2025




What are the most expensive and cheapest places to rent an apartment?







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In July 2025, the lowest price of published apartments in the last five years was recorded.Ricardo Pristupluk



Rental prices listed on major real estate platforms continue to show increases . This Thursday, the increase in apartments listed in the northern part of Greater Buenos Aires in July was announced , registering the lowest number for this month since 2020 .



Thus, listed rents in the area rose 1.7% in the seventh month of the year, and are expected to rise by 23.2% in 2025 , according to the latest survey conducted by Zonaprop. Although, according to the platform's data, this is the lowest recorded since the pandemic, the increases continue to exceed inflation (17% so far this year - according to estimates from the July inflation figure, which will be released on August 13). Meanwhile, when calculating the last 12 months, rental values rose 50.7%.



According to the platform, unlike in Buenos Aires, large apartments have seen the highest price increases this year . In concrete terms, a one-bedroom apartment rents for $644,540 per month , while a two-bedroom apartment is valued at $888,122 .



When compared to prices in the city of Buenos Aires, an average one-bedroom apartment rents for $668,538, while a two bedroom apartment rents for $896,504 per month. These figures show prices similar to those in northern Greater Buenos Aires .







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In GBA Norte, a one-bedroom apartment is rented for $644,540 per month.Image Point Fr - Shutterstock



Rentals in the northern zone​

The most expensive locations​

In this case, Olivos ranks first among neighborhoods with the most expensive listings , with a price of $791,416 per month. La Lucila ($779,072 per month) and Vicente López ($761,170 per month) round out the top one-bedroom apartments.

These neighborhoods are followed by:



  • West Florida : $754,641
  • Villa Martelli : $746,874
  • Acassuso : $738,024
  • Florida : $714,653
  • Martinez : $713,420
  • Nordelta : $706,614
  • San Isidro : $697,522
  • Beccar : $683,516
  • Victoria : $673,634
  • Belén de Escobar : $657,276




Where can you find them for less?​

On the other hand, Boulogne Sur Mer has the cheapest offer , with an average price of $477,838 per month for a one-bedroom apartment . It is followed by Villa Lynch ($503,221) and José León Suárez ($515,510) .

However, there are a few more neighborhoods that are below $550,000 . These are:



  • Manuel Alberti : $515,659
  • San Andrés : $541,091
  • San Martín : $541,947
  • Pilar : $541,497
  • The Powder Magazines : $548,782






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Evolution of the average price in the northern area of Greater Buenos Aireszonaprop



Now, focusing on year-over-year increases , there are neighborhoods where prices have increased by almost 100% . These are: Villa Marteli, with 96.6% ; Bella Vista, with 88.5% ; and Los Polvorines, with 87.5%.



On the other hand, there are areas where the increase was below 30% . These are: La Lonja, with 27.8% , Bulogne Sur Mer, with 23.9%, and Rincón de Milberg, with 19.1% .





The situation in the west-south zone​

Rent prices in the western and southern GBA region rose 3.1% in July , accumulating a cumulative increase of 27.6% by 2025. This is the area with the highest increases, with the northern region increasing by 1.7% in the same month, while the Buenos Aires City area saw a 2% increase. In the year-over-year comparison, rent prices increased by 66.3% , 23.2% in the northern GBA region , and 39% in the Buenos Aires City area .



Despite being the area with the highest monthly and year-over-year increases, it continues to have the lowest prices. A one-bedroom apartment in the west-south GBA is priced at $521,815 , while a two-bedroom apartment rents for $701,695 .





The most expensive and cheapest neighborhoods to rent​

Santos Lugares is the most expensive neighborhood to rent , with an average monthly rent of $651,732. It's followed by Sáenz Peña, with an average monthly rent of $625,506, and Ituzaingó, with $600,772.



At the other end of the spectrum, González Catán has the most affordable listings , with an average price of $ 339,712 . Gregorio de Laferrere ($375,592 ) and Luis Guillón ($387,085) round out the ranking of the most affordable rental apartments.







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Buying an apartment to rent​

When considering the profitability of an apartment purchased as an investment and then rented out, in northern GBA, the rent-to-price ratio continues to rise, standing at 5.33% annually . Currently, it takes 18.8 years of renting to repay the initial investment , 28% less than a year ago.



In this sense, San Miguel is the neighborhood with the highest profitability , with a gross return of 8.1% . Bella Vista and Belén de Escobar complete the podium , with gross returns of 8% and 7.8% , respectively.



On the other hand, La Lucila and Vicente López are the neighborhoods with the lowest profitable advantage , with a return of 4.1% each .



The situation in the western and southern GBA is different . In this case, although the rent-to-price ratio is also rising, it stands at 6.69% annually . It takes 14.9 years of renting to repay the purchase investment, 39% less than a year ago .



El Jagüel is positioned as the best neighborhood for investors seeking income , with a gross return of 10.4% . It is followed by Paso del Rey (9.9% gross return) and Llavallol (9.5%) . On the other hand, those with the lowest profitability advantage are Adrogué (5.1%) , Lomas de Zamora (5.3%) , and Florencio Varela (5.3%) .




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