Barranquilla vs Bucaramanga: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Bucaramanga costs 23% less than in Barranquilla: the median is COP 2,000,000 vs COP 2,600,000 a month, across 8,659 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,120,000 in Barranquilla, COP 1,290,000 in Bucaramanga.
Data as of October 5, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Barranquilla | Bucaramanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,600,000 | COP 2,000,000 |
| Listings today | 8,015 | 644 |
| One bedroom | COP 2,120,000 | COP 1,290,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 2,200,000 | COP 1,900,000 |
| Three or more | COP 3,250,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 2,000,000 | COP 1,300,000 |
| Building fee (median) | — | COP 428,000 |
| Typical size | — | 78 m² |
Cheapest neighborhoods in Barranquilla
- Colombia: COP 1,010,000
- Abajo: COP 1,110,000
- Chiquinquira: COP 1,200,000
- San Isidro: COP 1,290,000
- Alameda Del Rio: COP 1,300,000
Cheapest neighborhoods in Bucaramanga
- Antonia Santos: COP 1,320,000
- Antonia Santos Centro: COP 1,400,000
- San Alonso: COP 1,500,000
- San Francisco: COP 1,600,000
- El Prado: COP 1,700,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Barranquilla or Bucaramanga?
Renting in Bucaramanga costs 23% less than in Barranquilla: the median is COP 2,000,000 vs COP 2,600,000 a month, across 8,659 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,120,000 in Barranquilla, COP 1,290,000 in Bucaramanga. Data as of October 5, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Barranquilla or Bucaramanga?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 2,000,000 in Barranquilla and COP 1,300,000 in Bucaramanga.