Barranquilla vs Cúcuta: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Cúcuta costs 50% less than in Barranquilla: the median is COP 1,300,000 vs COP 2,600,000 a month, across 12,352 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,120,000 in Barranquilla, COP 900,000 in Cúcuta.
Data as of October 5, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Barranquilla | Cúcuta | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,600,000 | COP 1,300,000 |
| Listings today | 8,015 | 4,337 |
| One bedroom | COP 2,120,000 | COP 900,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 2,200,000 | COP 1,050,000 |
| Three or more | COP 3,250,000 | COP 1,400,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 2,000,000 | COP 850,000 |
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 Cúcuta
- Parques De Bolivar: COP 600,000
- Callejon: COP 825,000
- La Cabrera: COP 850,000
- El Llano: COP 900,000
- Guaimaral: COP 925,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Barranquilla or Cúcuta?
Renting in Cúcuta costs 50% less than in Barranquilla: the median is COP 1,300,000 vs COP 2,600,000 a month, across 12,352 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,120,000 in Barranquilla, COP 900,000 in Cúcuta. Data as of October 5, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Barranquilla or Cúcuta?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 2,000,000 in Barranquilla and COP 850,000 in Cúcuta.