Chía vs Manizales: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Chía costs 6% less than in Manizales: the median is COP 1,700,000 vs COP 1,800,000 a month, across 4,485 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,600,000 in Chía, COP 1,300,000 in Manizales.
Data as of October 5, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Chía | Manizales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 1,700,000 | COP 1,800,000 |
| Listings today | 2,947 | 1,538 |
| One bedroom | COP 1,600,000 | COP 1,300,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 1,550,000 | COP 1,600,000 |
| Three or more | COP 2,350,000 | COP 2,700,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,600,000 | COP 1,200,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 291,000 | — |
| Typical size | 58 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 Manizales
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Chía or Manizales?
Renting in Chía costs 6% less than in Manizales: the median is COP 1,700,000 vs COP 1,800,000 a month, across 4,485 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,600,000 in Chía, COP 1,300,000 in Manizales. Data as of October 5, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Chía or Manizales?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 1,600,000 in Chía and COP 1,200,000 in Manizales.