Barranquilla vs Cartagena de Indias: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Barranquilla costs 26% less than in Cartagena de Indias: the median is COP 2,580,000 vs COP 3,500,000 a month, across 6,863 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,010,000 in Barranquilla, COP 2,800,000 in Cartagena de Indias.
Data as of October 15, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Barranquilla | Cartagena de Indias | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,580,000 | COP 3,500,000 |
| Listings today | 5,687 | 1,176 |
| One bedroom | COP 2,010,000 | COP 2,800,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 2,200,000 | COP 3,200,000 |
| Three or more | COP 3,300,000 | COP 4,550,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,960,000 | — |
| Building fee (median) | COP 442,000 | COP 630,000 |
| Typical size | 80 m² | 84 m² |
Cheapest neighborhoods in Barranquilla
- Abajo: COP 900,000
- Colombia: COP 1,000,000
- Puerta Dorada: COP 1,100,000
- Alameda: COP 1,270,000
- Alameda Del Rio: COP 1,400,000
Cheapest neighborhoods in Cartagena de Indias
- Ternera: COP 1,800,000
- Pie De La Popa: COP 2,450,000
- Manzanillo Del Mar: COP 2,500,000
- Torices: COP 2,600,000
- Manzanillo: COP 2,900,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Barranquilla or Cartagena de Indias?
Renting in Barranquilla costs 26% less than in Cartagena de Indias: the median is COP 2,580,000 vs COP 3,500,000 a month, across 6,863 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,010,000 in Barranquilla, COP 2,800,000 in Cartagena de Indias. Data as of October 15, 2026.