Bello vs Santa Marta: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Bello costs 32% less than in Santa Marta: the median is COP 2,000,000 vs COP 2,960,000 a month, across 2,323 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,500,000 in Bello, 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.
| Bello | Santa Marta | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,000,000 | COP 2,960,000 |
| Listings today | 1,505 | 818 |
| One bedroom | COP 1,500,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 1,800,000 | COP 3,500,000 |
| Three or more | COP 2,200,000 | COP 4,350,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,450,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 238,000 | COP 569,000 |
| Typical size | 62 m² | 73 m² |
Cheapest neighborhoods in Bello
- El Trapiche: COP 1,700,000
- San Gabriel: COP 1,700,000
- La Navarra: COP 1,800,000
- Navarra: COP 1,800,000
- Urbanizacion Palmar De Serramonte: COP 1,800,000
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 Bello or Santa Marta?
Renting in Bello costs 32% less than in Santa Marta: the median is COP 2,000,000 vs COP 2,960,000 a month, across 2,323 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,500,000 in Bello, COP 2,500,000 in Santa Marta. Data as of October 17, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Bello or Santa Marta?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 1,450,000 in Bello and COP 2,500,000 in Santa Marta.