Cali vs Manizales: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Manizales costs 3% less than in Cali: the median is COP 1,650,000 vs COP 1,700,000 a month, across 3,367 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,700,000 in Cali, COP 1,300,000 in Manizales.
Data as of October 16, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Cali | Manizales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 1,700,000 | COP 1,650,000 |
| Listings today | 2,814 | 553 |
| One bedroom | COP 1,700,000 | COP 1,300,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 1,500,000 | COP 1,600,000 |
| Three or more | COP 3,300,000 | COP 2,780,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,500,000 | COP 1,300,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 400,000 | COP 264,000 |
| Typical size | 65 m² | 64 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 Manizales
- La Francia: COP 1,600,000
- Avenida Santander: COP 1,700,000
- La Sultana: COP 1,810,000
- Milan: COP 2,900,000
- Cerro De Oro: COP 3,050,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Cali or Manizales?
Renting in Manizales costs 3% less than in Cali: the median is COP 1,650,000 vs COP 1,700,000 a month, across 3,367 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,700,000 in Cali, COP 1,300,000 in Manizales. Data as of October 16, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Cali or Manizales?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 1,500,000 in Cali and COP 1,300,000 in Manizales.