{"id":17668,"date":"2026-10-05T09:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T14:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/?p=17668"},"modified":"2026-10-04T11:46:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T16:46:48","slug":"same-size-same-district-978-more-mid-to-upper-rentals-in-panama-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/panama-real-estate\/same-size-same-district-978-more-mid-to-upper-rentals-in-panama-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Same Size, Same District, $978 More: Mid-to-Upper Rentals in Panama City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renters searching for a Panama apartment rental in the <a href=\"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/business-economy\/panama-city-ranks-among-best-cities-latam-in-2026-index\/\" rel=\"internal\">San Francisco corregimiento<\/a> are facing a stark pricing divide, with two residential towers advertising identical 109-square-meter units at <a href=\"https:\/\/tradingeconomics.com\/panama\/indicators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">monthly rates<\/a> that differ by $978. Data compiled by <a href=\"https:\/\/nexo.la\/hipotecas-nuevas-panama-minimo-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nexo Living, a real estate analytics platform<\/a>, shows Aquapoint in Punta Paitilla lists 51 unfurnished apartments at an average of $2,559 per month, while Quartier in Villa Lilla asks $1,581 for the same size across 24 active listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d31526.526460058038!2d-79.52741715015961!3d8.989090367458902!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8faca90474ff80a7%3A0xb8f04603d5b6abd5!2sSan%20Francisco%2C%20Panam%C3%A1%2C%20Panama%20City%2C%20Panam%C3%A1%20Province%2C%20Panama!5e0!3m2!1sen!2scr!4v1791131957805!5m2!1sen!2scr\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 62 percent premium at Aquapoint translates to an annual gap of $11,736 for tenants signing a one-year lease. Per square meter, the disparity narrows to $9.14, with Aquapoint commanding $23.68 per m\u00b2 against Quartier&#8217;s $14.54 per m\u00b2. 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monthly in Aquapoint<\/span>\n        <span class=\"et-stat__desc\">$23.68 vs $14.54 in Quartier<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"et-stat\">\n        <span class=\"et-stat__value\">5,312<\/span>\n        <span class=\"et-stat__label\">Unfurnished rental listings<\/span>\n        <span class=\"et-stat__desc\">On Nexo Living map, as of October 1<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"et-diagram__caption\">Source: <cite>Nexo Living<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/travel-transportation-tourism\/short-term-stay-troubles-apatel-urges-panamanian-government-to-enforce-rental-rules\/\" rel=\"internal\">Panama Apartment Rental<\/a> Market by Tower and Neighborhood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across the entire San Francisco corregimiento, the average asking price sits at $16.26 per m\u00b2 per month. But that neighborhood-wide figure masks significant variation among individual buildings. When filtering for towers with at least eight active listings and apartments averaging between 95 and 125 m\u00b2, monthly rates span from $1,028 to $2,656 across Panama City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The data set includes 5,312 unfurnished rental listings citywide, providing a broad foundation for comparison. 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Residences<\/span>\n        <div class=\"et-bar__track\"><div class=\"et-bar__fill\" style=\"width:90.78%\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <span class=\"et-bar__value\">$2,411<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"et-bar\">\n        <span class=\"et-bar__label\">Parkside<\/span>\n        <div class=\"et-bar__track\"><div class=\"et-bar__fill\" style=\"width:83.32%\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <span class=\"et-bar__value\">$2,213<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"et-bar\">\n        <span class=\"et-bar__label\">Waters on the Bay<\/span>\n        <div class=\"et-bar__track\"><div class=\"et-bar__fill\" style=\"width:68.56%\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <span class=\"et-bar__value\">$1,821<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"et-bar\">\n        <span class=\"et-bar__label\">Pacific Park<\/span>\n        <div class=\"et-bar__track\"><div class=\"et-bar__fill\" style=\"width:61.37%\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <span class=\"et-bar__value\">$1,630<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"et-bar\">\n        <span class=\"et-bar__label\">Quartier \u00b7 San Francisco<\/span>\n        <div class=\"et-bar__track\"><div class=\"et-bar__fill\" style=\"width:59.53%\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <span class=\"et-bar__value\">$1,581<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"et-bar\">\n        <span class=\"et-bar__label\">Ecco Tower<\/span>\n        <div class=\"et-bar__track\"><div class=\"et-bar__fill\" style=\"width:47.06%\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <span class=\"et-bar__value\">$1,250<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"et-bar\">\n        <span class=\"et-bar__label\">Torres de Versalles<\/span>\n        <div class=\"et-bar__track\"><div class=\"et-bar__fill\" style=\"width:38.70%\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <span class=\"et-bar__value\">$1,028<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"et-notes\">\n      <p><strong>Methodology:<\/strong> Average monthly asking rent for unfurnished listings in towers where advertised apartments average 95\u2013125 m\u00b2 and have 8 or more active listings. Green bars indicate towers in the San Francisco district. Prices are asking rents, not final contracted amounts.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"et-diagram__caption\">Source: <cite>Nexo Living<\/cite>,<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Factors Behind the Price Disparity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building age, ocean views, amenities, and whether maintenance fees are bundled into the advertised rent typically explain price differences between comparable units. Aquapoint&#8217;s Punta Paitilla location offers direct coastal positioning, while Quartier sits further inland in Villa Lilla. Prospective tenants should verify these variables during property visits rather than relying solely on square footage comparisons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The data provides a concrete negotiation tool for renters. An apartment priced above its building&#8217;s average gives applicants a factual basis to request a reduction. Conversely, units listed below the tower median may signal higher demand or recently renovated interiors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/panama-cost-living-luxury-apartment-on-ave-balboa-courtesy-expat-tations-real-estate-1200x800-1-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Panama Cost Living. Luxury Apartment on Ave Balboa. Courtesy Expat tations Real Estate\" class=\"wp-image-17042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/panama-cost-living-luxury-apartment-on-ave-balboa-courtesy-expat-tations-real-estate-1200x800-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/panama-cost-living-luxury-apartment-on-ave-balboa-courtesy-expat-tations-real-estate-1200x800-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/panama-cost-living-luxury-apartment-on-ave-balboa-courtesy-expat-tations-real-estate-1200x800-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/panama-cost-living-luxury-apartment-on-ave-balboa-courtesy-expat-tations-real-estate-1200x800-1-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/panama-cost-living-luxury-apartment-on-ave-balboa-courtesy-expat-tations-real-estate-1200x800-1-450x300.webp 450w, https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/panama-cost-living-luxury-apartment-on-ave-balboa-courtesy-expat-tations-real-estate-1200x800-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Panama Cost Living. Luxury Apartment on Ave Balboa. Courtesy Expat tations Real Estate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Market Data to Negotiate Leases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before scheduling a viewing, renters can compare a specific listing against averages for the same tower and neighboring buildings. If the advertised price exceeds the building&#8217;s mean, that figure becomes leverage in discussions with landlords or property managers. The same approach applies when evaluating whether a premium is justified by included services such as maintenance, parking, or utilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real estate analysts note that asking prices in Panama City&#8217;s rental market often diverge from signed lease amounts, particularly in buildings with high inventory turnover. Tracking which listings reduce their prices over time can reveal softer demand in specific towers or neighborhoods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/panama-expat-housing-successful-rental-expat-tations-real-estate-1200x1600-1-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Panama Expat Housing Successful Rental Expat tations Real Estate\" class=\"wp-image-17165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/panama-expat-housing-successful-rental-expat-tations-real-estate-1200x1600-1-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/panama-expat-housing-successful-rental-expat-tations-real-estate-1200x1600-1-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/panama-expat-housing-successful-rental-expat-tations-real-estate-1200x1600-1-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/panama-expat-housing-successful-rental-expat-tations-real-estate-1200x1600-1-150x200.webp 150w, https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/panama-expat-housing-successful-rental-expat-tations-real-estate-1200x1600-1-450x600.webp 450w, https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/panama-expat-housing-successful-rental-expat-tations-real-estate-1200x1600-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Panama Expat Housing Successful Rental Expat tations Real Estate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Renters searching for a Panama apartment rental in the San Francisco corregimiento are facing a stark pricing divide, with two residential towers advertising identical 109-square-meter units at monthly rates that differ by $978. 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