Cartagena vs Manizales: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Manizales costs 54% less than in Cartagena: the median is COP 1,650,000 vs COP 3,600,000 a month, across 3,017 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 3,000,000 in Cartagena, COP 1,300,000 in Manizales.
Data as of October 17, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Cartagena | Manizales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 3,600,000 | COP 1,650,000 |
| Listings today | 2,468 | 549 |
| One bedroom | COP 3,000,000 | COP 1,300,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 3,300,000 | COP 1,600,000 |
| Three or more | COP 4,800,000 | COP 2,700,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 2,400,000 | COP 1,300,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 645,000 | COP 264,000 |
| Typical size | 84 m² | 64 m² |
Cheapest neighborhoods in Cartagena
- Alto Bosque: COP 1,800,000
- Ternera: COP 1,800,000
- Daniel Lemaitre: COP 2,200,000
- Manzanillo Del Mar: COP 2,500,000
- Pie De La Popa: COP 2,500,000
Cheapest neighborhoods in Manizales
- Chipre: COP 1,220,000
- Los Alcazares: COP 1,400,000
- La Francia: COP 1,600,000
- Avenida Santander: COP 1,680,000
- La Sultana: COP 1,800,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Cartagena or Manizales?
Renting in Manizales costs 54% less than in Cartagena: the median is COP 1,650,000 vs COP 3,600,000 a month, across 3,017 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 3,000,000 in Cartagena, COP 1,300,000 in Manizales. Data as of October 17, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Cartagena or Manizales?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 2,400,000 in Cartagena and COP 1,300,000 in Manizales.