Manizales vs Rionegro: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Manizales costs 37% less than in Rionegro: the median is COP 1,650,000 vs COP 2,600,000 a month, across 5,249 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,300,000 in Manizales, COP 2,600,000 in Rionegro.
Data as of October 15, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Manizales | Rionegro | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 1,650,000 | COP 2,600,000 |
| Listings today | 553 | 4,696 |
| One bedroom | COP 1,300,000 | COP 2,600,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 1,600,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Three or more | COP 2,780,000 | COP 2,700,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,300,000 | COP 2,200,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 264,000 | COP 300,000 |
| Typical size | 64 m² | 67 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 Rionegro
- Alto Bonito: COP 1,450,000
- Alto Del Medio: COP 1,550,000
- Cimarrona: COP 1,600,000
- Cimarronas: COP 1,600,000
- Cuatro Esquinas: COP 1,600,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Manizales or Rionegro?
Renting in Manizales costs 37% less than in Rionegro: the median is COP 1,650,000 vs COP 2,600,000 a month, across 5,249 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,300,000 in Manizales, COP 2,600,000 in Rionegro. Data as of October 15, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Manizales or Rionegro?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 1,300,000 in Manizales and COP 2,200,000 in Rionegro.