Barranquilla vs El Retiro: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Barranquilla costs 35% less than in El Retiro: the median is COP 2,600,000 vs COP 4,000,000 a month, across 8,696 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,120,000 in Barranquilla, COP 3,950,000 in El Retiro.
Data as of October 5, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Barranquilla | El Retiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,600,000 | COP 4,000,000 |
| Listings today | 8,015 | 681 |
| One bedroom | COP 2,120,000 | COP 3,950,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 2,200,000 | COP 4,000,000 |
| Three or more | COP 3,250,000 | COP 4,200,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 2,000,000 | COP 3,200,000 |
| Building fee (median) | — | COP 480,000 |
| Typical size | — | 82 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 El Retiro
- Pantanillo: COP 3,000,000
- El Carmen: COP 3,600,000
- Santa Elena: COP 3,800,000
- Los Salados: COP 5,000,000
- Don Diego: COP 6,000,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Barranquilla or El Retiro?
Renting in Barranquilla costs 35% less than in El Retiro: the median is COP 2,600,000 vs COP 4,000,000 a month, across 8,696 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,120,000 in Barranquilla, COP 3,950,000 in El Retiro. Data as of October 5, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Barranquilla or El Retiro?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 2,000,000 in Barranquilla and COP 3,200,000 in El Retiro.