Cali vs Cúcuta: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Cúcuta costs 26% less than in Cali: the median is COP 1,300,000 vs COP 1,750,000 a month, across 7,056 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,700,000 in Cali, COP 900,000 in Cúcuta.
Data as of October 15, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Cali | Cúcuta | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 1,750,000 | COP 1,300,000 |
| Listings today | 2,719 | 4,337 |
| One bedroom | COP 1,700,000 | COP 900,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 1,500,000 | COP 1,050,000 |
| Three or more | COP 3,450,000 | COP 1,400,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,500,000 | COP 850,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 400,000 | — |
| Typical size | 65 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
- Brisas De Los Alamos: COP 1,400,000
Cheapest neighborhoods in Cúcuta
- Parques De Bolivar: COP 600,000
- Callejon: COP 825,000
- La Cabrera: COP 850,000
- El Llano: COP 900,000
- Guaimaral: COP 925,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Cali or Cúcuta?
Renting in Cúcuta costs 26% less than in Cali: the median is COP 1,300,000 vs COP 1,750,000 a month, across 7,056 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,700,000 in Cali, COP 900,000 in Cúcuta. Data as of October 15, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Cali or Cúcuta?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 1,500,000 in Cali and COP 850,000 in Cúcuta.