El Retiro vs Medellín: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in El Retiro costs 13% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 4,000,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 33,193 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 3,950,000 in El Retiro, COP 3,500,000 in Medellín.
Data as of October 15, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| El Retiro | Medellín | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 4,000,000 | COP 4,600,000 |
| Listings today | 681 | 32,512 |
| One bedroom | COP 3,950,000 | COP 3,500,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 4,000,000 | COP 4,300,000 |
| Three or more | COP 4,200,000 | COP 5,500,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 3,200,000 | COP 2,700,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 480,000 | COP 652,000 |
| Typical size | 82 m² | 94 m² |
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
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 El Retiro or Medellín?
Renting in El Retiro costs 13% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 4,000,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 33,193 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 3,950,000 in El Retiro, COP 3,500,000 in Medellín. Data as of October 15, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, El Retiro or Medellín?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 3,200,000 in El Retiro and COP 2,700,000 in Medellín.