Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Buenos Aires

All 23 neighborhoods in Buenos Aires ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Highest Rent
$540/mo
City Avg Rent
$400/mo
Neighborhoods
23

Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Buenos Aires — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 Puerto Madero $540/mo 1.35x +35%
2 Palermo Chico $520/mo 1.30x +30%
3 Recoleta $512/mo 1.28x +28%
4 Palermo (Soho) $500/mo 1.25x +25%
5 Palermo Hollywood $472/mo 1.18x +18%
6 Barrio Norte $460/mo 1.15x +15%
7 Belgrano $440/mo 1.10x +10%
8 Núñez $420/mo 1.05x +5%
9 Olivos $420/mo 1.05x +5%
10 San Telmo $408/mo 1.02x +2%
11 Colegiales $408/mo 1.02x +2%
12 Retiro $408/mo 1.02x +2%
13 Vicente López $408/mo 1.02x +2%
14 Villa Crespo $368/mo 0.92x -8%
15 Caballito $352/mo 0.88x -12%
16 Montserrat $352/mo 0.88x -12%
17 Chacarita $352/mo 0.88x -12%
18 Almagro $340/mo 0.85x -15%
19 Balvanera $328/mo 0.82x -18%
20 Saavedra $328/mo 0.82x -18%
21 Villa Devoto $320/mo 0.80x -20%
22 La Boca $312/mo 0.78x -22%
23 Flores $300/mo 0.75x -25%

Rent estimates based on city average of $400/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Buenos Aires?

The most expensive neighborhood in Buenos Aires is Puerto Madero, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $540/month — 35% above the city average.

How much more expensive is Puerto Madero than the city average?

Puerto Madero is approximately 35% more expensive than the Buenos Aires average. 1-bedroom rent is $540/mo vs $400/mo city-wide.

How many neighborhoods does Buenos Aires have?

Our database covers 23 neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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