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2mo ago

Buenos Aires Rent Demand Climbs as Banks Pause Mortgages Before Elections

Market data highlight steep increases in GBA Oeste, with higher gross yields drawing more owners back to long‑term leases.

El precio de los alquileres publicados en las principales plataformas registra un aumento de casi el60% en un año
El oeste del conurbano bonaerense lidera las subas en alquileres y muestra actividad creciente en compraventa.
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Overview

  • Private banks limited access, raised rates near 15%, and some paused mortgage lines until after Oct. 26, stretching approvals to 60–120 days.
  • In CABA, asking rents rose 2.3% in September, up 26.8% year to date and 37.6% year over year, with a studio averaging $598,063 per month.
  • In GBA oeste‑sur, Zonaprop reports a 2.5% monthly rise, 34.7% in 2025 and 57.3% year over year, a 13.1% real gain over inflation.
  • UdeSA–Mercado Libre find GBA Oeste apartment rents up 56.8% year over year and house rents up 72.2%, the largest increases across the conurbano.
  • Supply has expanded since the 2023 rental‑law repeal, with AMBA listings up more than 213%, vacancies averaging 30–60 days, and gross yields near 6–7% (about 6.25% in GBA oeste‑sur).