Bogotá vs Cali: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Cali costs 37% less than in Bogotá: the median is COP 1,750,000 vs COP 2,770,000 a month, across 29,709 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,100,000 in Bogotá, COP 1,700,000 in Cali.
Data as of October 15, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Bogotá | Cali | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,770,000 | COP 1,750,000 |
| Listings today | 26,990 | 2,719 |
| One bedroom | COP 2,100,000 | COP 1,700,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 2,400,000 | COP 1,500,000 |
| Three or more | COP 7,500,000 | COP 3,450,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,900,000 | COP 1,500,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 755,000 | COP 400,000 |
| Typical size | 70 m² | 65 m² |
Cheapest neighborhoods in Bogotá
- El Tuno: COP 900,000
- Parques De Bogota: COP 900,000
- Bosa: COP 1,000,000
- Tierra Buena: COP 1,080,000
- Mirandela 1: COP 1,100,000
Cheapest neighborhoods in Cali
- El Jardin: COP 930,000
- Cristobal Colon: COP 970,000
- Melendez: COP 1,200,000
- Las Vegas De Comfandi: COP 1,250,000
- Brisas De Los Alamos: COP 1,400,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Bogotá or Cali?
Renting in Cali costs 37% less than in Bogotá: the median is COP 1,750,000 vs COP 2,770,000 a month, across 29,709 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,100,000 in Bogotá, COP 1,700,000 in Cali. Data as of October 15, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Bogotá or Cali?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 1,900,000 in Bogotá and COP 1,500,000 in Cali.