Buenos Aires apartment rental yields surpass 6% amid market stabilization

The profitability of buying property to rent out in Buenos Aires is once again a central topic, with average gross annual rental yields for apartments reaching 6.22% as of June 2026. This figure surpasses the 6% threshold for the first time in several years, according to data from Reporte Inmobiliario.

The market has seen a stabilization following the repeal of the rental law in December 2023, which led to a significant increase in available rental properties. Consequently, advertised rental price increases have begun to slow down. However, rental values remain high relative to incomes, acting as a natural ceiling for further increases and reinforcing the idea of a more stable, rather than expansive, market.

Analysis by property type reveals that two and three-room apartments continue to offer the highest levels of profitability. In contrast, four-room apartments present relatively more moderate returns. It is important to note that these profitability figures represent the initial contract stage. Future returns will depend on the agreed-upon update index and the property's future value dynamics, factors that are never neutral in Argentina.

Furthermore, the report indicates that the highest rental yields are observed in neighborhoods where sale prices remain relatively contained compared to the achieved rents. Conversely, areas with higher property appreciation tend to show lower returns, though they often compensate with greater price stability and less demand volatility. The return of mortgage credit to the market is also expected to influence rental demand, potentially putting downward pressure on rental prices if more tenants become homeowners.