Cartagena vs Sabaneta: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Sabaneta costs 14% less than in Cartagena: the median is COP 3,100,000 vs COP 3,600,000 a month, across 8,891 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 3,000,000 in Cartagena, COP 2,200,000 in Sabaneta.
Data as of October 5, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Cartagena | Sabaneta | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 3,600,000 | COP 3,100,000 |
| Listings today | 3,590 | 5,301 |
| One bedroom | COP 3,000,000 | COP 2,200,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 3,300,000 | COP 2,850,000 |
| Three or more | COP 4,800,000 | COP 3,300,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | — | COP 1,900,000 |
| Building fee (median) | — | COP 360,000 |
| Typical size | — | 75 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 Sabaneta
- Maria Auxiliadora: COP 1,900,000
- San Joaquin: COP 2,250,000
- Santa Ana: COP 2,300,000
- Betania: COP 2,500,000
- Calle Larga: COP 2,600,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Cartagena or Sabaneta?
Renting in Sabaneta costs 14% less than in Cartagena: the median is COP 3,100,000 vs COP 3,600,000 a month, across 8,891 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 3,000,000 in Cartagena, COP 2,200,000 in Sabaneta. Data as of October 5, 2026.