Cali vs Medellín: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Cali costs 62% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 1,750,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 35,231 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,700,000 in Cali, COP 3,500,000 in Medellín.
Data as of October 15, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Cali | Medellín | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 1,750,000 | COP 4,600,000 |
| Listings today | 2,719 | 32,512 |
| One bedroom | COP 1,700,000 | COP 3,500,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 1,500,000 | COP 4,300,000 |
| Three or more | COP 3,450,000 | COP 5,500,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,500,000 | COP 2,700,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 400,000 | COP 652,000 |
| Typical size | 65 m² | 94 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 Medellín
- Antonio Narino: COP 950,000
- Enciso: COP 1,230,000
- Belen Las Mercedes: COP 1,290,000
- Aranjuez: COP 1,350,000
- El Salvador: COP 1,400,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Cali or Medellín?
Renting in Cali costs 62% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 1,750,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 35,231 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,700,000 in Cali, COP 3,500,000 in Medellín. Data as of October 15, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Cali or Medellín?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 1,500,000 in Cali and COP 2,700,000 in Medellín.