Bucaramanga vs Cartagena: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Bucaramanga costs 44% less than in Cartagena: the median is COP 2,000,000 vs COP 3,600,000 a month, across 4,234 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,290,000 in Bucaramanga, COP 3,000,000 in Cartagena.
Data as of October 15, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Bucaramanga | Cartagena | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,000,000 | COP 3,600,000 |
| Listings today | 644 | 3,590 |
| One bedroom | COP 1,290,000 | COP 3,000,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 1,900,000 | COP 3,300,000 |
| Three or more | COP 2,500,000 | COP 4,800,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,300,000 | — |
| Building fee (median) | COP 428,000 | — |
| Typical size | 78 m² | — |
Cheapest neighborhoods in Bucaramanga
- Antonia Santos: COP 1,320,000
- Antonia Santos Centro: COP 1,400,000
- San Alonso: COP 1,500,000
- San Francisco: COP 1,600,000
- El Prado: COP 1,700,000
Cheapest neighborhoods in Cartagena
- El Campestre: COP 1,920,000
- Ternera: COP 2,000,000
- Ternera Industria De La Bahia: COP 2,020,000
- Daniel Lemaitre: COP 2,160,000
- Pie De La Popa: COP 2,500,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Bucaramanga or Cartagena?
Renting in Bucaramanga costs 44% less than in Cartagena: the median is COP 2,000,000 vs COP 3,600,000 a month, across 4,234 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,290,000 in Bucaramanga, COP 3,000,000 in Cartagena. Data as of October 15, 2026.