Botafogo (prime, ~R$240/sqm/mo · ≈ $53.5 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Rio de Janeiro Class A submarkets we track.

  • Botafogo sits at prime tier.
  • Average rent R$240/sqm/mo · ≈ $53.5 PSF/yr USD vs city average 250.
  • Compared submarkets: Centro (trophy), Porto Maravilha (trophy), Barra da Tijuca (prime).

Botafogo vs other Rio de Janeiro submarkets

Botafogo (prime, ~R$240/sqm/mo · ≈ $53.5 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Rio de Janeiro Class A submarkets we track.

TL;DR

  • Botafogo sits at prime tier.
  • Average rent R$240/sqm/mo · ≈ $53.5 PSF/yr USD vs city average 250.
  • Compared submarkets: Centro (trophy), Porto Maravilha (trophy), Barra da Tijuca (prime).

Side-by-side with peers

**Centro** (trophy, R$264/sqm/mo · ≈ $58.9 PSF/yr USD) — Heritage CBD trophy core. **Porto Maravilha** (trophy, R$288/sqm/mo · ≈ $64.2 PSF/yr USD) — Post-Olympic master-planned trophy frontier. **Barra da Tijuca** (prime, R$216/sqm/mo · ≈ $48.2 PSF/yr USD) — Post-Olympic suburban Class A. **Zona Sul (Ipanema / Leblon)** (trophy, R$264/sqm/mo · ≈ $58.9 PSF/yr USD) — Premium beachfront boutique Class A.

Key facts

cityRio de Janeiro
submarketBotafogo
tierprime
averageRentLocalR$240/sqm/mo · ≈ $53.5 PSF/yr USD
cityClassARentUsd$56/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct22.4%

Frequently asked questions

What other submarkets compete with Botafogo in Rio de Janeiro?
Centro, Porto Maravilha, Barra da Tijuca

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