🇦🇷 Argentina · Housing
Renting and buying property in Argentina — typical rents, deposits, contracts, and official tenancy rules.
Quick answer
Foreigners can buy urban property in Argentina freely (rural land is limited by a 2011 law). You need a CDI (tax ID). Renting was deregulated in late 2023, so terms — including deposit (traditionally about one month) and adjustment — are now largely set by the contract. Buying goes through an escribano (notary), is registered at the property registry, and carries transfer taxes/stamp duties.
Argentina has no single government rental portal; long-term homes are rented privately or through licensed real-estate agents under the national tenancy framework. Federal ProCreAr and provincial habitat programmes support housing for eligible residents.
- Private rentals typically require a local guarantor (garante) or a deposit-based alternative, plus proof of income.
- Tenancy terms, deposits and rent-adjustment rules follow national law; read the contract before signing.
- Public habitat and ProCreAr programmes are limited to qualifying residents and are not aimed at short-term newcomers.
Step-by-step
- 1
Decide rent vs buy and set a budget
Decide rent vs buy and obtain a CDI; rural land has ownership limits under the 2011 law.
- 2
Search listings or engage an agent
Search portals or use an agent (inmobiliaria).
- 3
Check the lease or purchase terms
Review the lease terms (now largely contractual since deregulation), or for a purchase the registry and any liens.
- 4
Provide documents, deposit or financing
Provide ID/CDI and income and the deposit; buyers typically pay in US dollars and arrange an escribano.
- 5
Sign, register and pay taxes/fees
Sign the lease, or sign the escritura before the escribano who registers the transfer; pay transfer taxes/stamp duties.
- 6
Set up utilities and know your rights
Set up utilities; since deregulation, read the lease closely as term, indexation and renewal are contract-driven.
Checklist
- Rent vs buy decided + budget set
- Foreign-ownership / eligibility rules checked
- Listing search / licensed agent
- Lease or purchase contract reviewed
- Documents + deposit / financing
- Registration + taxes/fees paid
- Utilities set up
- Tenant / owner rights understood
Official authorities
- Argentina.gob.ar — Hábitat
Official federal housing and habitat programmes.
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners buy property in Argentina?
Urban property freely with a CDI; rural land ownership is limited by a 2011 law that caps foreign holdings.
Did Argentina change its rental law?
Yes — rentals were largely deregulated in late 2023, so term, deposit and adjustment are now mostly what the contract says; verify the current rules.
How are homes usually paid for?
Purchases are commonly transacted in US dollars, with an escribano handling the deed and registration.
Official-information aggregation, not legal advice. Always verify on the authority's own site.
Typical rents by city
| Cities | 1-bedroom rent |
|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | AR$480,000–840,000/mo (centre); AR$300,000–540,000/mo (outer) |
| Córdoba | AR$300,000–480,000/mo (centre); AR$220,000–340,000/mo (outer) |
| Rosario | AR$300,000–480,000/mo (centre); AR$220,000–340,000/mo (outer) |
| Mendoza | AR$300,000–540,000/mo (centre); AR$230,000–380,000/mo (outer) |
| La Plata | AR$280,000–456,000/mo (centre); AR$210,000–340,000/mo (outer) |