Where is Las Condes in Santiago?

Las Condes is the largest city (comuna) of the Santiago region (and it was even larger when it was created, encompassing until the 40s the cities of Vitacura and Lo Barnechea). The city is safe overall. The main problem (like in all upper-class cities) is more robbery (house or car) rather than physical aggressions.

Map Las Condes — Location of Las Condes in Santiago

Neighborhoods in Las Condes

As the city is very big, it would be useless to do a general description. Click on each neighborhood below to have a look at the main areas where expats live:

San Damián, Quinchamalí and San Carlos de Apoquindo

Higher up the commune, past the end of the metro line, lies the upper eastern part of Las Condes: San Damián, Quinchamalí and San Carlos de Apoquindo. The property style is very similar across the three, so we present them together. This is a family-residential area: larger houses, gated communities and low-rise condominium buildings with gardens, on quiet streets with very little commerce. The main points of reference are the San Carlos de Apoquindo sports facilities and the clinic of the same name.

Count on being car-dependent. The metro does not reach this part of Las Condes, so the daily commute to the business district or the school run means driving. If you want a house with space while staying within Las Condes, this is the area to consider. Contact us if you want to know the current rental offer there.

Examples of apartments for rent in Las Condes

The following selection of photos is for reference only. This is not our current portfolio of available properties. If you are looking for a property for rent in Las Condes, please contact us and send us all the details of what you are looking for (budget, size, number of bedrooms, furnished or not...). The more details you provide us with, the better.

Fully refurbished apartment for rent in Manquehue neighborhood, Las Condes

Private pool of a building in the nordic area in Las Condes — Private pool of a building in the \"nordic\" area in Las Condes, north-west of the Manquehue metro

Private children playground of a building near Escuela Militar, Las Condes

Terrace of high-end apartment with an nice view to the Andean mountains

Fully furnished apartment for rent in Nueva Las Condes area

Small pool of a small centric building in Nueva Las Condes

Kitchen of apartment in Las Conde, built around 2000-2005

Pool of building located near Plaza del Inca in Las Condes

Frequently asked questions about living in Las Condes

Living in Las Condes

Is Las Condes a good area to stay in Santiago?

Yes, for most expats it is one of the default choices. The commune is safe overall, hosts the main business district, and is well connected by metro line 1. The main risk is robbery rather than physical aggression, as in all upper-class communes. Which part suits you best depends on your situation: see our pages on El Golf - Alcántara, Escuela Militar and Manquehue/Parque Araucano.

How does Las Condes compare to Santiago?

Las Condes is one of the communes of Greater Santiago, in the north-east of the city. Compared with Santiago Centro, it is more residential, safer and more expensive, with newer buildings and most of the corporate offices. If your budget is tight, Santiago Centro or Ñuñoa offer cheaper rents. If you want comfort and proximity to the business district, Las Condes wins.

Can you live on $1000 a month in Chile?

Not in Las Condes. It is one of the most expensive communes of Santiago, and rent alone for a one-bedroom apartment would consume most of that budget. A tight budget goes much further in Santiago Centro or Ñuñoa. See our cost of living in Chile guide for realistic budgets.