Manizales vs Medellín: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Manizales costs 64% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 1,650,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 33,111 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,300,000 in Manizales, 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.
| Manizales | Medellín | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 1,650,000 | COP 4,600,000 |
| Listings today | 553 | 32,558 |
| One bedroom | COP 1,300,000 | COP 3,500,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 1,600,000 | COP 4,300,000 |
| Three or more | COP 2,780,000 | COP 5,500,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,300,000 | COP 2,700,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 264,000 | COP 652,000 |
| Typical size | 64 m² | 94 m² |
Cheapest neighborhoods in Manizales
- La Francia: COP 1,600,000
- Avenida Santander: COP 1,700,000
- La Sultana: COP 1,810,000
- Milan: COP 2,900,000
- Cerro De Oro: COP 3,050,000
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 Manizales or Medellín?
Renting in Manizales costs 64% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 1,650,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 33,111 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,300,000 in Manizales, COP 3,500,000 in Medellín. Data as of October 15, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Manizales or Medellín?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 1,300,000 in Manizales and COP 2,700,000 in Medellín.