Bogotá vs Cartagena: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Bogotá costs 23% less than in Cartagena: the median is COP 2,770,000 vs COP 3,600,000 a month, across 30,580 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,100,000 in Bogotá, COP 3,000,000 in Cartagena.
Data as of October 15, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Bogotá | Cartagena | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,770,000 | COP 3,600,000 |
| Listings today | 26,990 | 3,590 |
| One bedroom | COP 2,100,000 | COP 3,000,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 2,400,000 | COP 3,300,000 |
| Three or more | COP 7,500,000 | COP 4,800,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,900,000 | — |
| Building fee (median) | COP 755,000 | — |
| Typical size | 70 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 Cartagena
- El Campestre: COP 1,920,000
- Ternera: COP 2,000,000
- Ternera Industria De La Bahia: COP 2,020,000
- Daniel Lemaitre: COP 2,160,000
- Pie De La Popa: COP 2,500,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Bogotá or Cartagena?
Renting in Bogotá costs 23% less than in Cartagena: the median is COP 2,770,000 vs COP 3,600,000 a month, across 30,580 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,100,000 in Bogotá, COP 3,000,000 in Cartagena. Data as of October 15, 2026.