Bogotá vs Santa Marta: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Bogotá costs 7% less than in Santa Marta: the median is COP 2,750,000 vs COP 2,960,000 a month, across 28,755 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,100,000 in Bogotá, COP 2,500,000 in Santa Marta.
Data as of October 17, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Bogotá | Santa Marta | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,750,000 | COP 2,960,000 |
| Listings today | 27,937 | 818 |
| One bedroom | COP 2,100,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 2,390,000 | COP 3,500,000 |
| Three or more | COP 7,420,000 | COP 4,350,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,900,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 757,000 | COP 569,000 |
| Typical size | 70 m² | 73 m² |
Cheapest neighborhoods in Bogotá
- El Tuno: COP 900,000
- Parques De Bogota: COP 900,000
- Bosa: COP 1,000,000
- La Estancia: COP 1,050,000
- Tierra Buena: COP 1,080,000
Cheapest neighborhoods in Santa Marta
- Gaira: COP 2,000,000
- Centro: COP 2,100,000
- Rodadero: COP 2,430,000
- El Rodadero: COP 2,450,000
- Don Jaca: COP 2,500,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Bogotá or Santa Marta?
Renting in Bogotá costs 7% less than in Santa Marta: the median is COP 2,750,000 vs COP 2,960,000 a month, across 28,755 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,100,000 in Bogotá, COP 2,500,000 in Santa Marta. Data as of October 17, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Bogotá or Santa Marta?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 1,900,000 in Bogotá and COP 2,500,000 in Santa Marta.