Cali vs Cartagena de Indias: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Cali costs 51% less than in Cartagena de Indias: the median is COP 1,700,000 vs COP 3,500,000 a month, across 3,990 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,700,000 in Cali, COP 2,800,000 in Cartagena de Indias.
Data as of October 16, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Cali | Cartagena de Indias | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 1,700,000 | COP 3,500,000 |
| Listings today | 2,814 | 1,176 |
| One bedroom | COP 1,700,000 | COP 2,800,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 1,500,000 | COP 3,200,000 |
| Three or more | COP 3,300,000 | COP 4,550,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,500,000 | — |
| Building fee (median) | COP 400,000 | COP 630,000 |
| Typical size | 65 m² | 84 m² |
Cheapest neighborhoods in Cali
- El Jardin: COP 930,000
- Cristobal Colon: COP 970,000
- Melendez: COP 1,200,000
- Las Vegas De Comfandi: COP 1,250,000
- Vipasa: COP 1,300,000
Cheapest neighborhoods in Cartagena de Indias
- Ternera: COP 1,800,000
- Pie De La Popa: COP 2,450,000
- Manzanillo Del Mar: COP 2,500,000
- Torices: COP 2,600,000
- Manzanillo: COP 2,900,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Cali or Cartagena de Indias?
Renting in Cali costs 51% less than in Cartagena de Indias: the median is COP 1,700,000 vs COP 3,500,000 a month, across 3,990 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,700,000 in Cali, COP 2,800,000 in Cartagena de Indias. Data as of October 16, 2026.