Bucaramanga vs Rionegro: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Bucaramanga costs 20% less than in Rionegro: the median is COP 2,000,000 vs COP 2,500,000 a month, across 3,305 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,290,000 in Bucaramanga, COP 2,500,000 in Rionegro.
Data as of October 15, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Bucaramanga | Rionegro | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,000,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Listings today | 644 | 2,661 |
| One bedroom | COP 1,290,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 1,900,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Three or more | COP 2,500,000 | COP 2,700,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,300,000 | COP 2,200,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 428,000 | COP 399,000 |
| Typical size | 78 m² | 66 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 Rionegro
- Alto Del Medio: COP 1,550,000
- Cimarronas: COP 1,600,000
- Cuatro Esquinas: COP 1,600,000
- La Macarena: COP 1,650,000
- Cuchillas De San Jose: COP 1,700,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Bucaramanga or Rionegro?
Renting in Bucaramanga costs 20% less than in Rionegro: the median is COP 2,000,000 vs COP 2,500,000 a month, across 3,305 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,290,000 in Bucaramanga, COP 2,500,000 in Rionegro. Data as of October 15, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Bucaramanga or Rionegro?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 1,300,000 in Bucaramanga and COP 2,200,000 in Rionegro.