Medellín vs Pereira: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Pereira costs 40% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 2,750,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 34,606 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 3,500,000 in Medellín, COP 2,000,000 in Pereira.
Data as of October 15, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Medellín | Pereira | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 4,600,000 | COP 2,750,000 |
| Listings today | 32,512 | 2,094 |
| One bedroom | COP 3,500,000 | COP 2,000,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 4,300,000 | COP 2,750,000 |
| Three or more | COP 5,500,000 | COP 3,260,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 2,700,000 | COP 1,800,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 652,000 | — |
| Typical size | 94 m² | — |
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
Cheapest neighborhoods in Pereira
- Sector Plaza De Bolivar: COP 1,300,000
- Frailes: COP 1,500,000
- Cuba Cuba: COP 1,600,000
- Condina: COP 1,750,000
- Providencia: COP 1,750,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Medellín or Pereira?
Renting in Pereira costs 40% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 2,750,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 34,606 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 3,500,000 in Medellín, COP 2,000,000 in Pereira. Data as of October 15, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Medellín or Pereira?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 2,700,000 in Medellín and COP 1,800,000 in Pereira.