Villa María consolidates its position as the best alternative market to Córdoba Capital. Average apartment at USD 90,721 with cap rates above 6%.
Villa María: The Interior Argentine Market Most Don't Know About
Villa María is the second city in Córdoba province and the main economic hub of central-southern Argentina. With over 100,000 residents and a university cluster of more than 15,000 students (UNVM), rental demand is structurally high.
Current Prices (Q3 2025)
The overall average for apartments sits at USD 90,721 according to ZonaProp data (August 2025).
Why Villa María Exceeds Expectations
1. National University of Villa María (UNVM)
The UNVM is a constant driver of rental demand. With 15,000 active students — many from neighboring cities (San Francisco, Bell Ville, Río Tercero) — vacancy in central apartments is practically zero.
2. Strategic Connectivity
Villa María sits at the intersection of National Route 158 and the Córdoba-Rosario Highway. This connectivity drives industrial and logistics growth that pushes housing demand higher.
3. Prices 40% Lower than Córdoba Capital
The same apartment that costs USD 120,000 in Nueva Córdoba can be found in Villa María Centro for USD 70,000. This price gap doesn't translate proportionally to rents, generating higher investment returns.
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2026 Outlook
Prices are expected to continue their upward trend, with an estimated 15-20% USD growth for 2026, driven by the return of mortgage credit and growing demand from the middle class.
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