Cartagena vs Cúcuta: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Cúcuta costs 64% less than in Cartagena: the median is COP 1,300,000 vs COP 3,600,000 a month, across 7,927 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 3,000,000 in Cartagena, COP 900,000 in Cúcuta.
Data as of October 5, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Cartagena | Cúcuta | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 3,600,000 | COP 1,300,000 |
| Listings today | 3,590 | 4,337 |
| One bedroom | COP 3,000,000 | COP 900,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 3,300,000 | COP 1,050,000 |
| Three or more | COP 4,800,000 | COP 1,400,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | — | COP 850,000 |
Cheapest neighborhoods in Cartagena
- El Campestre: COP 1,920,000
- Ternera: COP 2,000,000
- Ternera Industria De La Bahia: COP 2,020,000
- Daniel Lemaitre: COP 2,160,000
- Pie De La Popa: COP 2,500,000
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 Cartagena or Cúcuta?
Renting in Cúcuta costs 64% less than in Cartagena: the median is COP 1,300,000 vs COP 3,600,000 a month, across 7,927 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 3,000,000 in Cartagena, COP 900,000 in Cúcuta. Data as of October 5, 2026.