Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Santiago

All 19 neighborhoods in Santiago ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Highest Rent
$742/mo
City Avg Rent
$550/mo
Neighborhoods
19

Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Santiago — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 Vitacura $742/mo 1.35x +35%
2 Las Condes $688/mo 1.25x +25%
3 Providencia $671/mo 1.22x +22%
4 El Golf $671/mo 1.22x +22%
5 Lo Barnechea $649/mo 1.18x +18%
6 Pedro de Valdivia $632/mo 1.15x +15%
7 Ñuñoa $594/mo 1.08x +8%
8 La Reina $578/mo 1.05x +5%
9 Tobalaba $561/mo 1.02x +2%
10 Bellavista $550/mo 1.00x Avg
11 Santiago Centro $506/mo 0.92x -8%
12 Peñalolén $468/mo 0.85x -15%
13 Macul $451/mo 0.82x -18%
14 La Florida $429/mo 0.78x -22%
15 San Miguel $429/mo 0.78x -22%
16 Independencia $412/mo 0.75x -25%
17 Recoleta $396/mo 0.72x -28%
18 Puente Alto $385/mo 0.70x -30%
19 Maipú $385/mo 0.70x -30%

Rent estimates based on city average of $550/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 Santiago?

The most expensive neighborhood in Santiago is Vitacura, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $742/month — 35% above the city average.

How much more expensive is Vitacura than the city average?

Vitacura is approximately 35% more expensive than the Santiago average. 1-bedroom rent is $742/mo vs $550/mo city-wide.

How many neighborhoods does Santiago have?

Our database covers 19 neighborhoods in Santiago, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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