Bogotá vs Manizales: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Manizales costs 40% less than in Bogotá: the median is COP 1,650,000 vs COP 2,750,000 a month, across 28,022 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,100,000 in Bogotá, COP 1,300,000 in Manizales.
Data as of October 16, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Bogotá | Manizales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,750,000 | COP 1,650,000 |
| Listings today | 27,469 | 553 |
| One bedroom | COP 2,100,000 | COP 1,300,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 2,400,000 | COP 1,600,000 |
| Three or more | COP 7,500,000 | COP 2,780,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,900,000 | COP 1,300,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 762,000 | COP 264,000 |
| Typical size | 70 m² | 64 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 Manizales
- La Francia: COP 1,600,000
- Avenida Santander: COP 1,700,000
- La Sultana: COP 1,810,000
- Milan: COP 2,900,000
- Cerro De Oro: COP 3,050,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Bogotá or Manizales?
Renting in Manizales costs 40% less than in Bogotá: the median is COP 1,650,000 vs COP 2,750,000 a month, across 28,022 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,100,000 in Bogotá, COP 1,300,000 in Manizales. Data as of October 16, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Bogotá or Manizales?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 1,900,000 in Bogotá and COP 1,300,000 in Manizales.