Barranquilla vs Medellín: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Barranquilla costs 43% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 2,600,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 40,527 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,120,000 in Barranquilla, COP 3,500,000 in Medellín.
Data as of October 5, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Barranquilla | Medellín | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,600,000 | COP 4,600,000 |
| Listings today | 8,015 | 32,512 |
| One bedroom | COP 2,120,000 | COP 3,500,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 2,200,000 | COP 4,300,000 |
| Three or more | COP 3,250,000 | COP 5,500,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 2,000,000 | COP 2,700,000 |
| Building fee (median) | — | COP 652,000 |
| Typical size | — | 94 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 Medellín
- Antonio Narino: COP 950,000
- Enciso: COP 1,230,000
- Belen Las Mercedes: COP 1,290,000
- Aranjuez: COP 1,350,000
- El Salvador: COP 1,400,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Barranquilla or Medellín?
Renting in Barranquilla costs 43% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 2,600,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 40,527 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,120,000 in Barranquilla, COP 3,500,000 in Medellín. Data as of October 5, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Barranquilla or Medellín?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 2,000,000 in Barranquilla and COP 2,700,000 in Medellín.