Bogotá vs Cartagena De Indias: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Bogotá costs 21% less than in Cartagena De Indias: the median is COP 2,770,000 vs COP 3,500,000 a month, across 28,166 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,100,000 in Bogotá, COP 2,800,000 in Cartagena De Indias.
Data as of October 15, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Bogotá | Cartagena De Indias | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,770,000 | COP 3,500,000 |
| Listings today | 26,990 | 1,176 |
| One bedroom | COP 2,100,000 | COP 2,800,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 2,400,000 | COP 3,200,000 |
| Three or more | COP 7,500,000 | COP 4,550,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,900,000 | — |
| Building fee (median) | COP 755,000 | COP 630,000 |
| Typical size | 70 m² | 84 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 De Indias
- Ternera: COP 1,800,000
- Pie De La Popa: COP 2,450,000
- Manzanillo Del Mar: COP 2,500,000
- Torices: COP 2,600,000
- Manzanillo: COP 2,900,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Bogotá or Cartagena De Indias?
Renting in Bogotá costs 21% less than in Cartagena De Indias: the median is COP 2,770,000 vs COP 3,500,000 a month, across 28,166 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,100,000 in Bogotá, COP 2,800,000 in Cartagena De Indias. Data as of October 15, 2026.