Rental prices for two and three-room apartments in Buenos Aires are rising at a rate greater than inflation, with significant increases observed over the past month.
In Buenos Aires, rental prices are outpacing inflation rates as the average cost of new contracts increased by 3.5% in February 2026. At the end of 2025, rental prices had shown more moderate increases, but the beginning of 2026 is marked by an acceleration of costs. Year-on-year, new rental agreements have seen an increase of 34.8%, contrasting with the inflation rate of 32.4% as of January. Additionally, the ICL adjustment was reported at 33.9%, indicating that rental costs are indeed rising faster than general price growth.
The disparities in rental pricing between different apartment types are becoming increasingly pronounced. For instance, the difference in rent between a studio apartment at 680,000 ARS and a two-room apartment at 790,801 ARS is just 16%. However, this gap expands significantly, with three-room apartments averaging 1,060,751 ARS, leading to a difference of 34% when compared to two-room apartments. Such data highlights not only the increasing burden on renters but also the growing affluence of rental markets in the city.
The article also points out the neighborhoods that have seen the biggest rental price hikes, revealing localized trends in the Buenos Aires real estate market. While rental prices vary across the city, the overall trajectory indicates a pressing challenge for residents seeking affordable housing, as these economic pressures continue to rise faster than many can adapt to, exacerbating issues such as housing security and contributing to financial strain on households across the city.
