Chía vs El Retiro: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Chía costs 57% less than in El Retiro: the median is COP 1,700,000 vs COP 4,000,000 a month, across 3,628 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,600,000 in Chía, COP 3,950,000 in El Retiro.
Data as of October 5, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Chía | El Retiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 1,700,000 | COP 4,000,000 |
| Listings today | 2,947 | 681 |
| One bedroom | COP 1,600,000 | COP 3,950,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 1,550,000 | COP 4,000,000 |
| Three or more | COP 2,350,000 | COP 4,200,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,600,000 | COP 3,200,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 291,000 | COP 480,000 |
| Typical size | 58 m² | 82 m² |
Cheapest neighborhoods in Chía
- 20 De Julio Sector Ii: COP 1,300,000
- Delicias: COP 1,300,000
- Bojaca: COP 1,350,000
- Br San Francisco: COP 1,350,000
- Centro Historico: COP 1,350,000
Cheapest neighborhoods in El Retiro
- Pantanillo: COP 3,000,000
- El Carmen: COP 3,600,000
- Santa Elena: COP 3,800,000
- Los Salados: COP 5,000,000
- Don Diego: COP 6,000,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Chía or El Retiro?
Renting in Chía costs 57% less than in El Retiro: the median is COP 1,700,000 vs COP 4,000,000 a month, across 3,628 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,600,000 in Chía, COP 3,950,000 in El Retiro. Data as of October 5, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Chía or El Retiro?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 1,600,000 in Chía and COP 3,200,000 in El Retiro.