Pereira vs Santa Marta: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Pereira costs 9% less than in Santa Marta: the median is COP 2,700,000 vs COP 2,960,000 a month, across 2,898 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,950,000 in Pereira, COP 2,500,000 in Santa Marta.
Data as of October 17, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Pereira | Santa Marta | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,700,000 | COP 2,960,000 |
| Listings today | 2,080 | 818 |
| One bedroom | COP 1,950,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 2,700,000 | COP 3,500,000 |
| Three or more | COP 3,200,000 | COP 4,350,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 1,950,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 400,000 | COP 569,000 |
| Typical size | 84 m² | 73 m² |
Cheapest neighborhoods in Pereira
- Sector Plaza De Bolivar: COP 1,350,000
- Condina: COP 1,630,000
- Centro: COP 1,680,000
- Los Corales: COP 1,700,000
- La Villa: COP 1,900,000
Cheapest neighborhoods in Santa Marta
- Gaira: COP 2,000,000
- Centro: COP 2,100,000
- Rodadero: COP 2,430,000
- El Rodadero: COP 2,450,000
- Don Jaca: COP 2,500,000
FAQ
Is rent cheaper in Pereira or Santa Marta?
Renting in Pereira costs 9% less than in Santa Marta: the median is COP 2,700,000 vs COP 2,960,000 a month, across 2,898 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 1,950,000 in Pereira, COP 2,500,000 in Santa Marta. Data as of October 17, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Pereira or Santa Marta?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 1,950,000 in Pereira and COP 2,500,000 in Santa Marta.