El Retiro vs Rionegro: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Rionegro costs 37% less than in El Retiro: the median is COP 2,500,000 vs COP 4,000,000 a month, across 3,342 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 3,950,000 in El Retiro, COP 2,500,000 in Rionegro.
Data as of October 15, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| El Retiro | Rionegro | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 4,000,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Listings today | 681 | 2,661 |
| One bedroom | COP 3,950,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 4,000,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Three or more | COP 4,200,000 | COP 2,700,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 3,200,000 | COP 2,200,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 480,000 | COP 399,000 |
| Typical size | 82 m² | 66 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 Rionegro
- Alto Del Medio: COP 1,550,000
- Cimarronas: COP 1,600,000
- Cuatro Esquinas: COP 1,600,000
- La Macarena: COP 1,650,000
- Cuchillas De San Jose: COP 1,700,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in El Retiro or Rionegro?
Renting in Rionegro costs 37% less than in El Retiro: the median is COP 2,500,000 vs COP 4,000,000 a month, across 3,342 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 3,950,000 in El Retiro, COP 2,500,000 in Rionegro. Data as of October 15, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, El Retiro or Rionegro?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 3,200,000 in El Retiro and COP 2,200,000 in Rionegro.