Apartment rentals in Buenos Aires are BIG business and there are many different resources you can use to find one that works for you. Here is a list of some of the best sources for finding temporary, long-term, luxury, and vacation apartment rentals.

OLX – Free Online Classifieds – As is obvious from the title, this is an online classifieds site, and the apartment rentals section is used frequently by Argentines and foreigners alike. It is usually in Spanish, so if you don´t speak Spanish, it may be a problem. Be sure to select the type of apartment rental that interests you and the neighborhood you want to live in.

Craigslist – Free Online Classifieds – another online classifieds site, though not set up as well as OLX. It has a good selection of apartments of all types, but tends to be geared towards tourists, and therefore prices are usually higher. Ads are almost always posted in English though, making it easier to navigate for some people.

Solo Dueños – Probably the best site for looking for temporary and long-term rentals in Buenos Aires because you are dealing directly with the owners. This means less mark-up which you find with the other websites, which are usually run by real estate companies (known as Inmobiliarias). The website is well set-up, but only in Spanish.

Websites Specializing in Temporary Apartment Rentals

There are many different websites from companies that offer temporary apartment rentals.  You will even find the same apartments listed on different websites, as the owners will list their site in as many places as possible.  Most sites work in a very similar way, some have service that is better than others.  Some accept credit cards for reservations, others only accept cash.

Here are a couple good ones, but you can find many more just by doing a search on Google for temporary apartment rentals.

Buenos Aires Habitat – they specialize in higher end, luxury apartments.

4Rent Argentina – you can find everything from cheap to expensive apartments on 4Rent.

You can also search Google for Apartment Rentals in Buenos Aires, and you will find a lot of sites renting out temporary, luxury and vacation apartments. Most of the ones you find will be very expensive, but if you are looking for a high-end place, this is a good option.

If you are already in Buenos Aires, you can go to the Inmobiliarias, which are located all over the place. I don’t recommend them, because they charge a very large fee to help you rent a place. However, they do make the search process easy if you are willing to pay the extra money.

Clarin and La Nacion Classifieds – these are the two major newspapers in Buenos Aires. Both sites are well set-up and easy to use, though La Clarín does a better job of separating the apartment rentals into the basic groups, such as temporary rentals, vacation rentals, etc. Both sites are only in Spanish, so be prepared to speak Spanish if you contact any of them.

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Renting a nice room in a hotel in Buenos Aires will cost over US$100 a night. If you are visiting Buenos Aires for more than a few days, you may want to consider staying in a vacation rental. The city is full of beautiful apartments that are rented out for a period of one week (sometimes a few days) to various months, and you will get a much bigger room than you would in a hotel, for about half the cost. Options vary from small studio apartments to luxury apartments with various bedrooms. Although houses are not as common, they do exist and make a great option if you are a large group.

The main benefit to a vacation rental in Buenos Aires is that you will have an entire apartment all to yourself. Most rentals include everything you could need from towels and fresh linen to a full sized kitchen with all the necessary appliances, so you can really make yourself feel at home. Prices vary anywhere from $700 pesos to $2000 pesos (a week), or more, depending on the size, location, and quality of the rental. This is far cheaper than you´d pay for a decent hotel, leaving you with more money to spend on shopping, entertainment, and dining.

The principal difference between a vacation rental and a short-term, furnished apartment rental is that vacation rentals are for people on holiday. A vacation rental, if rented from the right company, will often offer you services similar to that of a hotel. It is easier to rent the place, you can always pay by credit card, and they are able to help you with bookings and information about the city. This is not so for short term apartment rentals, which are for people who live here temporarily and don´t need the “hotel style” services. Usually, this means vacation rentals are slightly more expensive, but the extra service is usually well-worth it.

When looking for a vacation rental, it is best to rent from a company that rents out various apartments. Check with them to make sure the booking service is simple, and that they offer concierge service during your stay in Buenos Aires. Although some companies will accept credit cards for payment, the majority want to be paid in cash. Make sure you know in advance what is required.

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If you are thinking of renting an apartment in Buenos Aires and are planning on staying for a year or longer, you may want to consider a long term, unfurnished apartment. The major advantage is that you can find them for much cheaper than any furnished, short term apartment, and you will end up paying the same price as any Argentine. Over a year´s time, the amount of money saved is usually quite substantial, even after factoring in the cost of to furnish the apartment and paying all of the bills. The other nice thing about your own long-term rental, is you will furnish it yourself, meaning you get to choose how the apartment looks and you can buy the things that are important to you.

If you decide to go this route, there are a few things you sould be aware of. In Argentina, you may have heard of the infamous garantía. A garantía refers to an Argentine citizen that has some form of equity and who will guarantee that you will pay for the apartment until the end of your contract, and that you will pay for any damages done to the apartment. If not, the guarantor will be responsible to pay in your place. It is known that in Argentina, you always have to have a garantía to rent an apartment, though this is only partly true. There are ways around it.

If you want to rent an apartment and the owners are requesting a garantía, you can usually get around this by paying for various months up front, usually six, which acts like a giant deposit. When you rent the apartment, you will have to pay for six months all at once. However, you will not have to pay any more until you´ve been there for 5 months, at which point if you want to stay another six months, you will have to pay those six months once again. This is a common way to get around the garantía, and will usually work. Your other option is just to talk to the owner and try to make some kind of deal. Although at first they may require a garantía, you may be able to find some other way around it if they get to know and trust you, Furthermore, if you work for an Argentine company, they may act as your garantor, if willing to do so.

Another downside to long-term rentals is that you will be responsible for all additional charges, and setting up your own accounts. You will have to set up a natural gas account, electricity, water, internet, phone, cable, etc. If you have a problem with one of these, you will have to contact the companies yourself. This can pose a problem if you don´t speak much Spanish.

It is also important to be aware that you will likely be responsible for paying “Las Expensas” which are similar to condo fees. Depending on the size of the apartment, these can range anywhere from $200 to over $500 pesos per month. Complementing the high inflation of Buenos Aires, these “expensas” tend to go up a few times every year.

Although long-term apartment rentals in Buenos Aires can be a big hassle, they are a good option if you plan on staying for more than a year, and especially if you are here for the long run. You end up getting a better place, and for much less money.

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Temporary furnished apartments are the best option if you are planning on staying in Buenos Aires for less than a year. It is easy to find one in any neighborhood that interests you, and they come with all the furniture you´ll need, and rarely do you have to pay any fees other than the rent – internet, cable, gas, electricity, local phone, and water are all included. Nevertheless, keep in mind that not all places include heat or air conditioning.

The main advantage of renting a temporary furnished apartment in Buenos Aires is that they are nearly hassle free. There is no need to have the dreaded garantia; all you need to do is meet the landlord, pay a deposit, and you have the apartment and everything you need to go with it.

The downside to renting a temporary apartment in Buenos Aires is that they are highly overpriced. Although there are temporary apartments for rent all over the place, the market is extremely hot because of so many tourists that come to live for an extended period of time. It is very difficult for these tourists to rent any accommodation other than temporary apartments, due to leases requirements and the need of a guarantor. This basically forces them to pay the high prices. Now it is nearly impossible to find a small, poorly furnished studio apartment for under $500, and if the trend of the last few years continues, these prices will continue to rise quickly. The other drawback of a furnished apartment is that they are not always well furnished, especially in the kitchens. The mattresses can sometimes be very poor quality, and it is not uncommon to find a place that is decorated in a way that would please your grandma.

Keep in mind that the best time to look for apartment rentals is right at the beginning of summer (end of November/beginning of December). This is because so many University students leave for the summer, leading to a huge increase in the number of apartments available for rent. Likewise, the worst time to look for apartments is at the beginning of the school year (end of February/beginning of March) because all the students return to Buenos Aires and begin looking for an apartment.

As long as you are willing to spend the money, you will never have a problem renting an apartment in Buenos Aires. The difficulty is finding a decent, affordable place to rent.

To help you find a nice apartment, try visiting the Apartment Rentals Resource Page. It includes the best places to look to find an apartment in Buenos Aires.

You can also try the following sites to look for apartments, which are just two of some of the better sites available:

Buenos Aires Habitat – specializing in Luxury apartment rentals

4Rent Argentina – a good selection of apartments for all price points

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