Investment property in Argentina: what to buy and what it costs
Studio apartment in historic San Telmo
$72,000
A 32 m² resale apartment in San Telmo, the old quarter with cobbled streets, the Sunday fair on Defensa Street and tango bars next to Plaza de Mayo. A square metre in studios here costs about $2,230: one of the most affordable ways into the historic centre of the city. Apartments like this rent for $370 a month on average, about 6.2% a year before tax.
Studio apartment in Villa Crespo next to Palermo
$84,000
A 32 m² resale apartment in Villa Crespo, a residential district next to Palermo with cafés, streets of clothing outlet stores and Line B of the metro. A square metre in studios here costs about $2,630, 17% less than in Palermo. Apartments like this rent for $400 a month on average, about 5.8% a year before tax.
One-bedroom apartment in Caballito at the city centre
$98,000
A 42 m² resale apartment: a living room, a bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom. Caballito is a family district at the geographic centre of Buenos Aires with Centenario Park, shopping streets and Line A, the first metro line in Latin America. A square metre here costs about $2,320, below the city average. Apartments like this rent for $490 a month on average, about 6.0% a year before tax.
One-bedroom apartment in Recoleta by museums and parks
$120,000
A 42 m² resale apartment: a living room, a bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom. Recoleta is a prestigious district of French-style buildings, the National Museum of Fine Arts, Recoleta Cemetery and parks along Libertador Avenue. A square metre in one-bedroom apartments here costs about $2,680. Apartments like this rent for $510 a month on average, about 5.1% a year before tax.
One-bedroom apartment in a new building in Colegiales
$180,000
A 47 m² apartment in a new building: a living room with a kitchen, a bedroom, a bathroom and a balcony. Colegiales is a quiet district of low-rise buildings and green streets between Palermo and Belgrano. New one-bedroom apartments across the city rose in price by 3.7% over the year. Apartments like this rent for $610 a month on average, about 4.0% a year before tax.
Two-bedroom family apartment in green Belgrano
$190,000
A 65 m² resale apartment: a living room, two bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. Belgrano is a green residential district in the north of the city with Barrancas de Belgrano park, schools, Cabildo shopping avenue and Line D of the metro. A square metre in two-bedroom apartments here costs about $2,800. Apartments like this rent for $800 a month on average, about 5.1% a year before tax.
Two-bedroom apartment in a new building in Núñez by the river
$270,000
A 70 m² apartment in a new building: a living room with a kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a balcony. Núñez is a northern district on the shore of the Río de la Plata with new buildings along Libertador Avenue and the Monumental stadium. New two-bedroom apartments across the city rose in price by 7.2% over the year, faster than any other type. Apartments like this rent for $920 a month on average, about 4.1% a year before tax.
Two-bedroom apartment in a new building in Palermo
$300,000
A 70 m² apartment in a new building: a living room with a kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a balcony. Palermo is the largest district of the city, with the Palermo parks, the Botanical Garden and the cafés and restaurants of Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood; a square metre in new two-bedroom apartments here costs about $4,180. Apartments like this are bought to preserve capital. Apartments like this rent for $860 a month on average, about 3.4% a year before tax.
What investors buy in Argentina
Above are the most interesting offers selected by our experts. A manager will find a property for your requirements.
Apartments for sale in Buenos Aires from San Telmo to Palermo, prices by district, rental yields, taxes on buying and owning, residence and citizenship.
Buenos Aires is the main housing market of Argentina, and prices are quoted in dollars. A square metre costs about $2,400 on average on the resale market and about $3,300 in new buildings; Puerto Madero, Palermo, Núñez and Belgrano are the most expensive. A studio in San Telmo costs $72,000, a one-bedroom apartment in Caballito $98,000. Letting an apartment brings about 6% a year before tax, and resale prices are 19% below their former peak.
This page covers apartments in Buenos Aires: studios to let in San Telmo and Villa Crespo, one-bedroom apartments in Caballito, Recoleta and Colegiales, two-bedroom family apartments in Belgrano and in new buildings in Núñez and Palermo, prices by district, rental yields, taxes and the residence terms. A manager will confirm what is for sale today and the exact price.
The market in brief
Prices and rules as of 2026.
How much does an apartment in Argentina cost in 2026
Home prices in Buenos Aires are quoted in dollars, so the peso exchange rate hardly affects the price of an apartment. Puerto Madero with its riverside towers is the most expensive, followed by Palermo, Núñez, Belgrano and Recoleta; the south and west of the city are more affordable. Over the year a square metre rose by 1-1.4% on the resale market and by 3.7-7.2% in new buildings: new apartments gain value faster, while the resale market is 19% below its former peak.
| District | Per m², resale | Per m², new building | One-bedroom apartment, 42 m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Madero | ~$5,900 | ~$6,800 | ~$250,000 |
| Palermo | ~$3,200 | ~$4,100 | ~$140,000 |
| Núñez | ~$3,300 | ~$3,900 | ~$140,000 |
| Belgrano | ~$3,000 | ~$4,100 | ~$130,000 |
| Recoleta | ~$2,700 | ~$3,900 | ~$120,000 |
| Villa Crespo | ~$2,500 | ~$3,100 | ~$110,000 |
| Caballito | ~$2,400 | ~$3,300 | ~$98,000 |
| San Telmo | ~$1,900 | - | ~$78,000 |
| Buenos Aires average | ~$2,400 | ~$3,300 | ~$99,000 |
Data for 2026: average asking prices of one-bedroom apartments in the second quarter, dollars rounded up.
What rental yield letting brings
The gross yield of long-term letting in Buenos Aires is about 6% a year before tax: a one-bedroom resale apartment rents for $500 a month on average, a two-bedroom one for $770. Small resale apartments in San Telmo, Caballito and Villa Crespo give the highest yield, 5.8-6.2%, while new apartments in Colegiales, Núñez and Palermo bring 3.4-4.1%: they are bought to preserve capital and for price growth. Since the rental law was repealed at the end of 2023, the parties choose the lease term, currency and indexation themselves, so the rent can also be set in dollars.
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| Rental income, non-resident | 21% of the rent: 35% on a deemed income of 60% of the rent |
| Rental income, tax resident | 5-35% on a progressive scale |
| Gain on sale | 15% if the home was bought after 1 January 2018 |
| Personal assets tax | 0.5-0.75% in 2026, 0.25% from 2027 |
| Municipal property tax | every year, based on the city valuation |
Data for 2026: the yield is the Buenos Aires average for resale apartments; countries are compared in the rental yield table.
A Russian tax resident declares rental income in Russia and notifies the tax office of an account in an Argentine bank. Rates and examples are on the page taxes in Argentina.
What costs to add to the price
| Payment | Amount |
|---|---|
| Buenos Aires stamp duty | 3.5% of the price; buying a sole home to live in is exempt up to the city threshold |
| Notary | about 1-2% of the price plus 21% VAT on the fee |
| Title registration | fee of the city Property Registry |
| Property transfer tax | abolished in 2024 |
Data for 2026. The deal is settled in dollars, by transfer or in cash at a bank on the day of signing, and the notary records the source of funds. The manager calculates the total for a specific property.
In Argentina the Property Registry and the apartment's debts are checked before the deposit
Mistakes cost more than the tax: an apartment with a seizure or a mortgage in the Registry, the previous owner's municipal tax and utility debts, a new building without a building permit, a payment without proof of the source of funds. Murblz support removes these risks: we find an apartment for the budget and goal, check the Registry and debts, take the deal through the notary to title registration and help with letting.
The cost of support depends on the purchase budget and the goal - investment, relocation or a home for yourself; the manager calculates it in the chat.
Does the purchase give residence
Buying a home does not give residence in Argentina: residence here is granted based on income. The rentier residence permit requires a stable income from abroad of $1,300 a month or more - rent, interest, dividends; the threshold equals five Argentine minimum wages and rises with them. The first permit is issued for a year with renewal, and Argentina is one of the few countries where it takes only 2 years by law to go from the first residence permit to a passport. More on the page Argentina residence permit.
An apartment can be bought without any status: a passport and a tax number are enough, and since 2 March 2026 non-residents get the number under a single procedure. A foreigner buys an apartment in Buenos Aires on the same terms as an Argentine, and there are no separate restrictions for Russian citizens. A manager will find an apartment for a family move and residence in the chat.
How we select a property
- Budget and goal: rental income, capital preservation, relocation or a home for yourself. The manager clarifies the district and the payment method.
- A selection of real properties: apartments with the seller's price, area, building year and a yield calculation.
- Checks: an extract from the Property Registry, seizures and mortgages, municipal tax and utility debts, the building permit for new buildings.
- A remote deal by power of attorney: tax number, deposit and preliminary contract, deed at the notary and title registration.
The manager sends the selection to the chat, with sellers' prices as of the selection date.
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More on buying in this country:
- Property in Argentina for foreigners: rules, taxes and the deal
- Argentina residence permit
- Argentine citizenship and passport
- Taxes in Argentina
- Buenos Aires: cost of living, rent and districts
- Buenos Aires neighbourhoods
- Argentina: all programs
All countries and budgets compared - on the page Investment property abroad.
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