All 23 neighborhoods in Buenos Aires ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flores | $300/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 2 | La Boca | $312/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 3 | Villa Devoto | $320/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 4 | Balvanera | $328/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 5 | Saavedra | $328/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 6 | Almagro | $340/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 7 | Caballito | $352/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 8 | Montserrat | $352/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 9 | Chacarita | $352/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 10 | Villa Crespo | $368/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 11 | San Telmo | $408/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 12 | Colegiales | $408/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 13 | Retiro | $408/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 14 | Vicente López | $408/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 15 | Núñez | $420/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 16 | Olivos | $420/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 17 | Belgrano | $440/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 18 | Barrio Norte | $460/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 19 | Palermo Hollywood | $472/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 20 | Palermo (Soho) | $500/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 21 | Recoleta | $512/mo | 1.28x | +28% |
| 22 | Palermo Chico | $520/mo | 1.30x | +30% |
| 23 | Puerto Madero | $540/mo | 1.35x | +35% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $400/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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Open a Wise Account →The cheapest neighborhood in Buenos Aires is Flores, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $300/month — 25% below the city average.
The average 1-bedroom rent in Buenos Aires is approximately $400/month. Rents range from $300/mo (Flores) to $540/mo (Puerto Madero).
Our database covers 23 neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.