Barranquilla vs Manizales: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Manizales costs 36% less than in Barranquilla: the median is COP 1,650,000 vs COP 2,580,000 a month, across 6,240 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,010,000 in Barranquilla, COP 1,300,000 in Manizales.
Data as of October 15, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Barranquilla | Manizales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,580,000 | COP 1,650,000 |
| Listings today | 5,687 | 553 |
| One bedroom | COP 2,010,000 | COP 1,300,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 2,200,000 | COP 1,600,000 |
| Three or more | COP 3,300,000 | COP 2,780,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,960,000 | COP 1,300,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 442,000 | COP 264,000 |
| Typical size | 80 m² | 64 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 Manizales
- La Francia: COP 1,600,000
- Avenida Santander: COP 1,700,000
- La Sultana: COP 1,810,000
- Milan: COP 2,900,000
- Cerro De Oro: COP 3,050,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Barranquilla or Manizales?
Renting in Manizales costs 36% less than in Barranquilla: the median is COP 1,650,000 vs COP 2,580,000 a month, across 6,240 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,010,000 in Barranquilla, COP 1,300,000 in Manizales. Data as of October 15, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Barranquilla or Manizales?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 1,960,000 in Barranquilla and COP 1,300,000 in Manizales.