Cartagena De Indias vs Medellín: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Cartagena De Indias costs 24% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 3,500,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 33,734 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,800,000 in Cartagena De Indias, 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.
| Cartagena De Indias | Medellín | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 3,500,000 | COP 4,600,000 |
| Listings today | 1,176 | 32,558 |
| One bedroom | COP 2,800,000 | COP 3,500,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 3,200,000 | COP 4,300,000 |
| Three or more | COP 4,550,000 | COP 5,500,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | — | COP 2,700,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 630,000 | COP 652,000 |
| Typical size | 84 m² | 94 m² |
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
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 Cartagena De Indias or Medellín?
Renting in Cartagena De Indias costs 24% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 3,500,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 33,734 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,800,000 in Cartagena De Indias, COP 3,500,000 in Medellín. Data as of October 15, 2026.