Medellín vs Sabaneta: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Sabaneta costs 33% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 3,100,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 37,813 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 3,500,000 in Medellín, COP 2,200,000 in Sabaneta.
Data as of October 15, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Medellín | Sabaneta | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 4,600,000 | COP 3,100,000 |
| Listings today | 32,512 | 5,301 |
| One bedroom | COP 3,500,000 | COP 2,200,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 4,300,000 | COP 2,850,000 |
| Three or more | COP 5,500,000 | COP 3,300,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 2,700,000 | COP 1,900,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 652,000 | COP 360,000 |
| Typical size | 94 m² | 75 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 Sabaneta
- Maria Auxiliadora: COP 1,900,000
- San Joaquin: COP 2,250,000
- Santa Ana: COP 2,300,000
- Betania: COP 2,500,000
- Calle Larga: COP 2,600,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Medellín or Sabaneta?
Renting in Sabaneta costs 33% less than in Medellín: the median is COP 3,100,000 vs COP 4,600,000 a month, across 37,813 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 3,500,000 in Medellín, COP 2,200,000 in Sabaneta. Data as of October 15, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Medellín or Sabaneta?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 2,700,000 in Medellín and COP 1,900,000 in Sabaneta.