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How to find a perfect apartment for rent
- 1. HOW TO FINDA PERFECT APARTMENT FOR RENT IN BUENOS AIRES
- 2. Renting an apartmentin Buenos Aires could be a daunting task as it is not a cheap city. When it comes to accommodation, it is not cheap either with a very high cost of living. Your living expenses could mount up if you end up in a wrong place. The city is dotted with the highest number of hostels than any other city in Argentina. Dorm rooms cost anywhere between $15 to $20 per night and on the other hand private rooms cost from $20 to $40 per person for a night. Hostels cannot be expected to have all the comfort and amenities that you would
- 3. Some hostels havetiny rooms with multiple bunk beds and no lockers to lock up your belongings. But if you want more comfort, privacy and safety, you can opt to check-in at some cool party hostels and boutique hostels that are expensive. If you do not mind spending some extra dollars on your accommodation, than you can choose any of those posh hostels. But normally if you are a tourist and if you plan to spend a couple of months here, than the best option is not a hostel but an apartment. Whether you tour for a couple of days or months in Buenos Aires, it is always safe and best to rent an apartment rather than staying in a hotel or a hostel. Here’s how you can find your best
- 4. Choose the rightneighborhood Buenos Aires is a city of dreams. It is filled with diverse options from accommodations to entertainment. The interesting part is the rich cuisine of Argentina. You can expect everything, day dreaming, nightlife or shopping spree, whatever you want, you get it. Each neighborhood has its best entertainment to suit tourists from around the world. If you are a shopaholic or if you love the crazy nightlife, you can choose to stay in Palermo. Recoleta is called the Paris of South America and has numerous upscale shops and beautiful lanes. San Telmo is an artistic neighborhood with colorful Bohemian art on display apt for an art lover. So choose from a variety of neighborhood
- 5. Understand the rates If you are a tourist on a tourist visa or a residing expat, unless you have your DNI, you will be treated as a tourist who pays tourist rates. If you want to have a look at the exchange rates and go for a bargain, always compare the rates of hotels and other apartments and make sure you pay as per the tourist rates. If you want to rent a posh apartment with all the amenities of your interest, then forget about bargaining and delve deep into your comfort zone with an extra amount which will at least be around $250 to $300 a month plus the utilities which also
- 6. Don’t letothers take advantage over your ignorance. Have a clear knowledge of how everything works here in Buenos Aires even before you plan your vacation. When you are clear about the budget and the basic living cost, it will be much easier for you to get to your best apartment. You can very well manage your expenses and pay your rental costs without any fuss and you can make sure that all your needs are met within your holiday budget.
- 7. Find a reliableagent There is no proper workable system for the real estate business. Finding a reliable agent to represent you is a very difficult task. Many agencies offer you many options that are usually beyond your criteria. Many agents don’t care enough to return your calls or emails. But you can have hope as there are some agents who are approachable and affordable. A good real estate agency will understand your general needs and offer apartments in all prices, but you can expect an average about $800 to $1800 per month.
- 8. Contact areputed agency and try to find attentive agents who can help you find your apartment. Some agents are so resourceful that they will fix you up with the apartment of your choice in no time They are also affordable and if they are from an agency you can pay the agency directly which will in turn pay their agent. If the real estate agent works independently, then you can pay to him. Most of the agents work for a commission based pay in Buenos Aires.
- 9. Take it easy Many apartments in Buenos Aires look appealing and they are very well cared for. But that alone doesn’t mean that they have all the amenities throughout the day. Remember, you are not in your posh condo in the US. This is Buenos Aires, Argentina. So don’t expect your internet and air conditioning to be on 24/7. There may be interruptions that might take a couple of days to clear. So try to cheer up and make the best out of your stay.
- 10. Decent apartmentsin Buenos Aires have all the basic amenities covered but still a lot needs to be taken care of to satisfy the upper crest foreign travelers who want un-interrupted power supply and internet. The city needs to tackle some of the problems efficiently to provide top class service to foreign tourists and this has been an ongoing process and can be expected to be completed anytime to attract more number of tourists from around the world in the upcoming years.
- 11. These aresome of the interesting ways by which you can spot the right apartment for you. Among all types of accommodations, you got to consider renting an apartment for both safety and affordability, especially if you are a tourist. Follow these simple tips to find an apartment that could be the best both in terms of cost and comfort.