Buenos Aires has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Catalinas Norte at the trophy tier.

  • 5 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Catalinas Norte, Puerto Madero.
  • Prime tier: Microcentro, Palermo (Soho & Hollywood).
  • Established/emerging tier: Zona Norte (Suburbs).

Buenos Aires Class A submarkets

Buenos Aires has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Catalinas Norte at the trophy tier.

TL;DR

  • 5 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Catalinas Norte, Puerto Madero.
  • Prime tier: Microcentro, Palermo (Soho & Hollywood).
  • Established/emerging tier: Zona Norte (Suburbs).

By tier

**Catalinas Norte** (trophy, ~$18/sqm/mo · ≈ $20.1 PSF/yr USD) — Buenos Aires's trophy financial core. **Puerto Madero** (trophy, ~$20/sqm/mo · ≈ $22.3 PSF/yr USD) — Trophy waterfront expansion. **Microcentro** (prime, ~$12/sqm/mo · ≈ $13.4 PSF/yr USD) — Historic CBD core. **Palermo (Soho & Hollywood)** (prime, ~$14/sqm/mo · ≈ $15.6 PSF/yr USD) — Tech and creative submarket. **Zona Norte (Suburbs)** (established, ~$9/sqm/mo · ≈ $10 PSF/yr USD) — Suburban Class A campus belt.

Key facts

cityBuenos Aires
countryArgentina
regionAmericas
classARentLocal14 USD/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$14/sqft/yr
vacancy17.4%
typicalLeaseYears5
typicalRentFreeMonths5
submarkets5
primeYieldPct8.8%
trophyCount2
primeCount2

Frequently asked questions

How many Class A submarkets are in Buenos Aires?
5, ranging from trophy (Catalinas Norte) down to established and emerging clusters.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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