Cartagena vs Rionegro: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Rionegro costs 31% less than in Cartagena: the median is COP 2,500,000 vs COP 3,600,000 a month, across 6,251 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 3,000,000 in Cartagena, COP 2,500,000 in Rionegro.
Data as of October 5, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Cartagena | Rionegro | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 3,600,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Listings today | 3,590 | 2,661 |
| One bedroom | COP 3,000,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 3,300,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Three or more | COP 4,800,000 | COP 2,700,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | — | COP 2,200,000 |
| Building fee (median) | — | COP 399,000 |
| Typical size | — | 66 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 Rionegro
- Alto Del Medio: COP 1,550,000
- Cimarronas: COP 1,600,000
- Cuatro Esquinas: COP 1,600,000
- La Macarena: COP 1,650,000
- Cuchillas De San Jose: COP 1,700,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Cartagena or Rionegro?
Renting in Rionegro costs 31% less than in Cartagena: the median is COP 2,500,000 vs COP 3,600,000 a month, across 6,251 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 3,000,000 in Cartagena, COP 2,500,000 in Rionegro. Data as of October 5, 2026.