Bogotá vs Medellín: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Bogotá costs 40% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 2,770,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 59,502 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,100,000 in Bogotá, COP 3,500,000 in Medellín.
Data as of October 15, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Bogotá | Medellín | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,770,000 | COP 4,600,000 |
| Listings today | 26,990 | 32,512 |
| One bedroom | COP 2,100,000 | COP 3,500,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 2,400,000 | COP 4,300,000 |
| Three or more | COP 7,500,000 | COP 5,500,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,900,000 | COP 2,700,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 755,000 | COP 652,000 |
| Typical size | 70 m² | 94 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 Medellín
- Antonio Narino: COP 950,000
- Enciso: COP 1,230,000
- Belen Las Mercedes: COP 1,290,000
- Aranjuez: COP 1,350,000
- El Salvador: COP 1,400,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Bogotá or Medellín?
Renting in Bogotá costs 40% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 2,770,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 59,502 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,100,000 in Bogotá, COP 3,500,000 in Medellín. Data as of October 15, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Bogotá or Medellín?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 1,900,000 in Bogotá and COP 2,700,000 in Medellín.