Bogotá vs El Retiro: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Bogotá costs 31% less than in El Retiro: the median is COP 2,770,000 vs COP 4,000,000 a month, across 27,671 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,100,000 in Bogotá, COP 3,950,000 in El Retiro.
Data as of October 15, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Bogotá | El Retiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,770,000 | COP 4,000,000 |
| Listings today | 26,990 | 681 |
| One bedroom | COP 2,100,000 | COP 3,950,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 2,400,000 | COP 4,000,000 |
| Three or more | COP 7,500,000 | COP 4,200,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,900,000 | COP 3,200,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 755,000 | COP 480,000 |
| Typical size | 70 m² | 82 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 El Retiro
- Pantanillo: COP 3,000,000
- El Carmen: COP 3,600,000
- Santa Elena: COP 3,800,000
- Los Salados: COP 5,000,000
- Don Diego: COP 6,000,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Bogotá or El Retiro?
Renting in Bogotá costs 31% less than in El Retiro: the median is COP 2,770,000 vs COP 4,000,000 a month, across 27,671 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,100,000 in Bogotá, COP 3,950,000 in El Retiro. Data as of October 15, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Bogotá or El Retiro?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 1,900,000 in Bogotá and COP 3,200,000 in El Retiro.