Itagüí vs Medellín: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Itagüí costs 39% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 2,800,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 33,700 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,250,000 in Itagüí, 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.
| Itagüí | Medellín | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,800,000 | COP 4,600,000 |
| Listings today | 1,188 | 32,512 |
| One bedroom | COP 1,250,000 | COP 3,500,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 2,600,000 | COP 4,300,000 |
| Three or more | COP 2,900,000 | COP 5,500,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | — | COP 2,700,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 314,000 | COP 652,000 |
| Typical size | 70 m² | 94 m² |
Cheapest neighborhoods in Itagüí
- San Gabriel: COP 1,700,000
- Zona Rural: COP 2,150,000
- Santa Maria: COP 2,200,000
- Santa Maria La Nueva: COP 2,300,000
- Viviendas Del Sur: COP 2,500,000
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 Itagüí or Medellín?
Renting in Itagüí costs 39% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 2,800,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 33,700 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,250,000 in Itagüí, COP 3,500,000 in Medellín. Data as of October 15, 2026.