Chía vs Medellín: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Chía costs 63% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 1,700,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 35,459 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,600,000 in Chía, COP 3,500,000 in Medellín.
Data as of October 5, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Chía | Medellín | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 1,700,000 | COP 4,600,000 |
| Listings today | 2,947 | 32,512 |
| One bedroom | COP 1,600,000 | COP 3,500,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 1,550,000 | COP 4,300,000 |
| Three or more | COP 2,350,000 | COP 5,500,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,600,000 | COP 2,700,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 291,000 | COP 652,000 |
| Typical size | 58 m² | 94 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 Medellín
- Antonio Narino: COP 950,000
- Enciso: COP 1,230,000
- Belen Las Mercedes: COP 1,290,000
- Aranjuez: COP 1,350,000
- El Salvador: COP 1,400,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Chía or Medellín?
Renting in Chía costs 63% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 1,700,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 35,459 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,600,000 in Chía, COP 3,500,000 in Medellín. Data as of October 5, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Chía or Medellín?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 1,600,000 in Chía and COP 2,700,000 in Medellín.