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Avenida Balboa
Avenida Balboa is Panama City's waterfront residential corridor, a line of modern high-rise towers set along the bay in the Bella Vista district. Here the Cinta Costera and its miles of linear park meet the convenience of the Obarrio banking district next door. It is an address for those who want sea and city at once.
As of October 2026, resale in Avenida Balboa has a median of $2,402/m² (734 listings), representative new construction runs about $3,118/m², a rental apartment yields ~7.52% gross per year — per the Vaca Group Residential Market Study (2026-Q4).
- New construction
- $3,118/m²
- Resale (median)
- $2,402/m²734 active listings
- Rent
- $15.06/m²/month
- Gross annual yield
- 7.52%
- Vacancy
- 2–4%
Data updated: October 2026 · Vaca Group Residential Market Study
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Life on Avenida Balboa centers on the waterfront: walking, running or cycling the Cinta Costera at sunrise with the bay always in view. Restaurants, banks and supermarkets sit within a short walk, and the historic Casco Antiguo is minutes away. It draws professionals, executives and foreign residents alike.
The real estate market
Inventory is almost entirely high-rise apartments, from one-bedroom units to spacious bay-front floors. This is an established premium zone, priced above the city average. Rental demand stays strong, driven by executives and expatriates who want to live within walking distance of the financial district.
Market data
The Avenida Balboa market, in numbers
Own sample: October 22, 2026
- Resale · median $/m²
- $2,402734 unique units
- p25–p75 range · sale
- $2,019–$3,017
- Rent · median $/m²/month
- $15.06477 units
- Gross yield
- 7.52%rent ÷ sale, per m²
- Estimated net
- 4.29%after vacancy, management, HOA and tax
- Unique inventory for sale
- 842
- Listings with a cut
- 12.2%
- New builds · $/m²
- $3,118108 pre-sale listings
By bedrooms (resale, median $/m² · n): 1: $2,610 (n=198) · 2: $2,500 (n=308) · 3: $2,100 (n=185) · 4+: $2,033 (n=39)
Resale: median asking price by area (USD/m², unique units)
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Frequently asked questions
- What kinds of properties are in Avenida Balboa?
- Avenida Balboa is mainly a corridor of modern high-rise apartment towers, many facing Panama Bay. Options range from one- and two-bedroom units to large apartments with panoramic sea views.
- Can a foreigner buy an apartment in Avenida Balboa?
- Yes. Panama lets foreigners buy property in their own name with the same rights as a Panamanian citizen. Non-resident buyers who finance typically need around 30% down; the remaining terms depend on the bank.
- Is Avenida Balboa a good place to invest in rentals?
- Avenida Balboa keeps steady rental demand thanks to its waterfront location and proximity to the Obarrio banking district. Professional property management generally costs between 9% and 10% of the monthly rent, with a $100/month minimum.
- How much does a square meter cost in Avenida Balboa (2026)?
- In Avenida Balboa, resale has a median of $2,402/m² (734 unique apartments on offer) and new construction runs about $3,118/m². Data as of October 2026 from Vaca Group's Residential Market Study (2026-Q4): own sample of active listings on Encuentra24, Compre o Alquile and the ACOBIR MLS, deduplicated; asking prices, not closings.
- What rental yield does an apartment in Avenida Balboa produce?
- An apartment in Avenida Balboa generates a gross rental yield of about 7.52% per year (median rent per m² over median resale price per m²), and an estimated net yield of 4.29% after HOA fees, one month of vacancy, management and property tax. Data as of October 2026 from Vaca Group's Residential Market Study (2026-Q4): own sample of active listings on Encuentra24, Compre o Alquile and the ACOBIR MLS, deduplicated; asking prices, not closings.
- Does a property in Avenida Balboa qualify for Panama's Qualified Investor visa?
- It depends on its condition and price. Since September 16, 2026, Executive Decree 17 requires US$300,000 if the property is new — first sale, never occupied, transferred by the developer — and US$500,000 if it's resale, with the investment held for 5 years and funded from abroad. In Avenida Balboa, much of the luxury inventory clears both thresholds, but every case should be confirmed with an immigration attorney before reserving.
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