Cartagena vs Tocancipá: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Tocancipá costs 70% less than in Cartagena: the median is COP 1,070,000 vs COP 3,600,000 a month, across 2,588 live listings.
Data as of October 17, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Cartagena | Tocancipá | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 3,600,000 | COP 1,070,000 |
| Listings today | 2,468 | 120 |
| One bedroom | COP 3,000,000 | — |
| Two bedrooms | COP 3,300,000 | COP 1,000,000 |
| Three or more | COP 4,800,000 | COP 1,070,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 2,400,000 | — |
| Building fee (median) | COP 645,000 | COP 171,000 |
| Typical size | 84 m² | 58 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 Tocancipá
- Centro Tocancipa: COP 1,050,000
- Verganzo: COP 1,060,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Cartagena or Tocancipá?
Renting in Tocancipá costs 70% less than in Cartagena: the median is COP 1,070,000 vs COP 3,600,000 a month, across 2,588 live listings. Data as of October 17, 2026.