Cartagena vs Medellín: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Cartagena costs 22% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 3,600,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 35,026 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 3,000,000 in Cartagena, COP 3,500,000 in Medellín.
Data as of October 17, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Cartagena | Medellín | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 3,600,000 | COP 4,600,000 |
| Listings today | 2,468 | 32,558 |
| One bedroom | COP 3,000,000 | COP 3,500,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 3,300,000 | COP 4,300,000 |
| Three or more | COP 4,800,000 | COP 5,500,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 2,400,000 | COP 2,700,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 645,000 | COP 652,000 |
| Typical size | 84 m² | 94 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 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 or Medellín?
Renting in Cartagena costs 22% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 3,600,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 35,026 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 3,000,000 in Cartagena, COP 3,500,000 in Medellín. Data as of October 17, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Cartagena or Medellín?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 2,400,000 in Cartagena and COP 2,700,000 in Medellín.