Barranquilla vs Cartagena: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Barranquilla costs 28% less than in Cartagena: the median is COP 2,600,000 vs COP 3,600,000 a month, across 11,605 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,120,000 in Barranquilla, COP 3,000,000 in Cartagena.
Data as of October 5, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Barranquilla | Cartagena | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,600,000 | COP 3,600,000 |
| Listings today | 8,015 | 3,590 |
| One bedroom | COP 2,120,000 | COP 3,000,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 2,200,000 | COP 3,300,000 |
| Three or more | COP 3,250,000 | COP 4,800,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 2,000,000 | — |
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 Cartagena
- El Campestre: COP 1,920,000
- Ternera: COP 2,000,000
- Ternera Industria De La Bahia: COP 2,020,000
- Daniel Lemaitre: COP 2,160,000
- Pie De La Popa: COP 2,500,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Barranquilla or Cartagena?
Renting in Barranquilla costs 28% less than in Cartagena: the median is COP 2,600,000 vs COP 3,600,000 a month, across 11,605 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,120,000 in Barranquilla, COP 3,000,000 in Cartagena. Data as of October 5, 2026.