Cartagena vs El Retiro: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Cartagena costs 10% less than in El Retiro: the median is COP 3,600,000 vs COP 4,000,000 a month, across 4,271 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 3,000,000 in Cartagena, COP 3,950,000 in El Retiro.
Data as of October 5, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Cartagena | El Retiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 3,600,000 | COP 4,000,000 |
| Listings today | 3,590 | 681 |
| One bedroom | COP 3,000,000 | COP 3,950,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 3,300,000 | COP 4,000,000 |
| Three or more | COP 4,800,000 | COP 4,200,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | — | COP 3,200,000 |
| Building fee (median) | — | COP 480,000 |
| Typical size | — | 82 m² |
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 El Retiro
- Pantanillo: COP 3,000,000
- El Carmen: COP 3,600,000
- Santa Elena: COP 3,800,000
- Los Salados: COP 5,000,000
- Don Diego: COP 6,000,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Cartagena or El Retiro?
Renting in Cartagena costs 10% less than in El Retiro: the median is COP 3,600,000 vs COP 4,000,000 a month, across 4,271 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 3,000,000 in Cartagena, COP 3,950,000 in El Retiro. Data as of October 5, 2026.