Barranquilla vs Santa Marta: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Barranquilla costs 13% less than in Santa Marta: the median is COP 2,560,000 vs COP 2,960,000 a month, across 6,472 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,030,000 in Barranquilla, COP 2,500,000 in Santa Marta.
Data as of October 17, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Barranquilla | Santa Marta | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,560,000 | COP 2,960,000 |
| Listings today | 5,654 | 818 |
| One bedroom | COP 2,030,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 2,200,000 | COP 3,500,000 |
| Three or more | COP 3,300,000 | COP 4,350,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,970,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 442,000 | COP 569,000 |
| Typical size | 80 m² | 73 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 Santa Marta
- Gaira: COP 2,000,000
- Centro: COP 2,100,000
- Rodadero: COP 2,430,000
- El Rodadero: COP 2,450,000
- Don Jaca: COP 2,500,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Barranquilla or Santa Marta?
Renting in Barranquilla costs 13% less than in Santa Marta: the median is COP 2,560,000 vs COP 2,960,000 a month, across 6,472 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,030,000 in Barranquilla, COP 2,500,000 in Santa Marta. Data as of October 17, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Barranquilla or Santa Marta?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 1,970,000 in Barranquilla and COP 2,500,000 in Santa Marta.