Broker fee
20% of the total stay amount, charged upfront. For a two-month stay at USD 600, that means USD 240 upfront. Amortized, it becomes USD 120 extra every month.
+ 20% on top of the base price
Calculator · Buenos Aires
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The price on a real estate portal is not what you end up paying. Paste the listing description and we calculate what is missing: broker fee, building fees, utilities, and the requirements almost nobody reads.
Hidden fees
Real monthly total
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Hidden costs
What almost nobody tells you when they publish a rental
The listing price is only the starting point.
Building fees
Shared building costs such as cleaning, front desk, maintenance, and insurance. They are paid on top of rent and they are fixed every month. The amount depends on the building.
+ USD 70-350/month depending on the building
Utilities
Gas, electricity, and water. Many traditional rentals do not include them. They depend on consumption and seasonality, and heating can push them up in winter.
Variable and often not included
Furniture and setup
The traditional market usually rents unfurnished apartments. You need to buy or rent everything yourself. For a two- or three-month stay, that rarely makes sense.
Setup cost plus time
Illustrative example
USD 600 vs USD 800. Which one is actually cheaper?
A one-bedroom apartment in Palermo for a two-month stay. What looks cheaper is not always cheaper.
| Concept | Traditional market | Betrusty |
|---|---|---|
| Published price | USD 600/month | USD 800/month |
| Broker fee | + USD 120/month | Included (no extra fee) |
| Building fees | + USD 140/month | Included |
| Utilities (gas, electricity, water) | + USD 40-80/month | Included |
| Furniture and equipment | Not included | Included |
| Property guarantor | Required | Not required |
| Real monthly total | USD 900-940 | USD 800 |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Why is the published price lower than the real cost?
Because the traditional real estate market usually shows the base rent only, without broker fee, building fees, or utilities. The broker fee alone adds 20% of the total stay amount.
Is the broker fee always 20%?
It is the standard in Buenos Aires. It can vary from one agency to another, but 20% of the total stay amount is what most people are asked to pay.
Is everything really included on Betrusty?
Yes. The published price on Betrusty includes the furnished and equipped apartment, building fees, high-speed Wi-Fi, basic utilities, and no tenant commission. No surprises when it is time to pay.
How do I know whether building fees are included?
You need to ask explicitly before agreeing to anything. In the traditional market, the most common scenario is that building fees are charged separately. On Betrusty they are always included.
Does this calculator apply to Airbnb too?
No. Airbnb uses a different cost structure with nightly pricing, service fee, and cleaning fee. For monthly-stay comparisons, this page focuses on the traditional market versus Betrusty.
The price you see on Betrusty is the price you pay
No commission, no extra building fees, no surprises. Everything included from the first number.