Armenia vs Medellín: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Armenia costs 54% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 2,100,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 33,059 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,550,000 in Armenia, COP 3,500,000 in Medellín.
Data as of October 15, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Armenia | Medellín | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,100,000 | COP 4,600,000 |
| Listings today | 501 | 32,558 |
| One bedroom | COP 1,550,000 | COP 3,500,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 2,200,000 | COP 4,300,000 |
| Three or more | COP 2,700,000 | COP 5,500,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,500,000 | COP 2,700,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 350,000 | COP 652,000 |
| Typical size | 70 m² | 94 m² |
Cheapest neighborhoods in Armenia
- Puerto Espejo: COP 1,300,000
- Oro Negro: COP 1,500,000
- Fundadores: COP 1,800,000
- Laureles: COP 1,830,000
- Armenia: COP 2,100,000
Cheapest neighborhoods in Medellín
- Antonio Narino: COP 950,000
- Enciso: COP 1,230,000
- Belen Las Mercedes: COP 1,290,000
- Aranjuez: COP 1,350,000
- El Salvador: COP 1,400,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Armenia or Medellín?
Renting in Armenia costs 54% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 2,100,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 33,059 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,550,000 in Armenia, COP 3,500,000 in Medellín. Data as of October 15, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Armenia or Medellín?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 1,500,000 in Armenia and COP 2,700,000 in Medellín.