Cúcuta vs El Retiro: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Cúcuta costs 67% less than in El Retiro: the median is COP 1,300,000 vs COP 4,000,000 a month, across 5,018 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 900,000 in Cúcuta, 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.
| Cúcuta | El Retiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 1,300,000 | COP 4,000,000 |
| Listings today | 4,337 | 681 |
| One bedroom | COP 900,000 | COP 3,950,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 1,050,000 | COP 4,000,000 |
| Three or more | COP 1,400,000 | COP 4,200,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 850,000 | COP 3,200,000 |
| Building fee (median) | — | COP 480,000 |
| Typical size | — | 82 m² |
Cheapest neighborhoods in Cúcuta
- Parques De Bolivar: COP 600,000
- Callejon: COP 825,000
- La Cabrera: COP 850,000
- El Llano: COP 900,000
- Guaimaral: COP 925,000
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 Cúcuta or El Retiro?
Renting in Cúcuta costs 67% less than in El Retiro: the median is COP 1,300,000 vs COP 4,000,000 a month, across 5,018 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 900,000 in Cúcuta, COP 3,950,000 in El Retiro. Data as of October 5, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Cúcuta or El Retiro?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 850,000 in Cúcuta and COP 3,200,000 in El Retiro.