Rosario rental market slows price hikes while tourism and Airbnb listings surge

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A July survey by the Centro de Estudios Económicos y Sociales Scalabrini Ortiz showed that year‑on‑year rent increases for long‑term rentals in Rosario fell to between 29% and 36%, down from higher rises in previous months. At the same time, the supply of rental units rose about 52% compared with July last year, giving tenants more options, but the Argentine minimum wage still falls short of covering the monthly cost of an average one‑room apartment.

Tourism in the city is booming. More than 2,150 active Airbnb listings now serve visitors, reflecting a broader recovery in tourist arrivals. The U.S. Department of State lifted a special travel advisory on Rosario to Level 1 (normal precautions) in July, a signal of improved safety. Official data indicate a 105% rise in domestic passengers and a 91% increase in international passengers in the first quarter of 2026 versus the same period in 2025. Hotel occupancy in May averaged 66%—30% higher than a year earlier—with weekend occupancy hitting 80% and five‑star hotels reaching 93% occupancy. The upcoming 2026 South American Games in September are expected to draw thousands of athletes and officials, further driving demand for accommodation.

Entities: Airbnb · Centro de Estudios Económicos y Sociales Scalabrini Ortiz · Rosario · South American Games (ODESUR) · U.S. Department of State

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Rosario saw a 105% increase in domestic passengers and a 91% increase in international passengers in the first quarter of 2026 versus the same period in 2025. (official tourism statistics)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Argentine minimum wage is insufficient to afford an average one‑room apartment in Rosario. (Centro de Estudios Económicos y Sociales Scalabrini Ortiz)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hotel occupancy in Rosario in May 2026 averaged 66%, 30% higher than a year earlier; weekend occupancy reached 80% and five‑star hotels hit 93% occupancy. (hotel industry data)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 2026 South American Games (ODESUR) will be held in September in Rosario, attracting thousands of athletes, officials and visitors. (event organizers)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The U.S. Department of State lifted the special travel advisory for Rosario to Level 1 (normal precautions) in July. (U.S. Department of State)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rosario has more than 2,150 active Airbnb listings. (Rosario tourism report)
[○ 1 SOURCE] In July, year‑on‑year rent price increases for long‑term rentals in Rosario were between 29% and 36%. (Centro de Estudios Económicos y Sociales Scalabrini Ortiz)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rental supply in Rosario grew about 52% in July compared with the same month a year earlier. (Centro de Estudios Económicos y Sociales Scalabrini Ortiz)