Manizales vs Pereira: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Manizales costs 33% less than in Pereira: the median is COP 1,800,000 vs COP 2,700,000 a month, across 3,637 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,300,000 in Manizales, COP 1,950,000 in Pereira.
Data as of October 5, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Manizales | Pereira | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 1,800,000 | COP 2,700,000 |
| Listings today | 1,538 | 2,099 |
| One bedroom | COP 1,300,000 | COP 1,950,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 1,600,000 | COP 2,700,000 |
| Three or more | COP 2,700,000 | COP 3,150,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,200,000 | COP 1,950,000 |
| Building fee (median) | — | COP 400,000 |
| Typical size | — | 83 m² |
Cheapest neighborhoods in Manizales
Cheapest neighborhoods in Pereira
- Sector Plaza De Bolivar: COP 1,350,000
- Condina: COP 1,600,000
- Centro: COP 1,700,000
- Los Corales: COP 1,700,000
- La Villa: COP 1,900,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Manizales or Pereira?
Renting in Manizales costs 33% less than in Pereira: the median is COP 1,800,000 vs COP 2,700,000 a month, across 3,637 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,300,000 in Manizales, COP 1,950,000 in Pereira. Data as of October 5, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Manizales or Pereira?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 1,200,000 in Manizales and COP 1,950,000 in Pereira.