Rionegro vs Santa Marta: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Rionegro costs 12% less than in Santa Marta: the median is COP 2,600,000 vs COP 2,960,000 a month, across 5,520 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,530,000 in Rionegro, 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.
| Rionegro | Santa Marta | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 2,600,000 | COP 2,960,000 |
| Listings today | 4,702 | 818 |
| One bedroom | COP 2,530,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 2,500,000 | COP 3,500,000 |
| Three or more | COP 2,700,000 | COP 4,350,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 2,200,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 300,000 | COP 569,000 |
| Typical size | 67 m² | 73 m² |
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
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 Rionegro or Santa Marta?
Renting in Rionegro costs 12% less than in Santa Marta: the median is COP 2,600,000 vs COP 2,960,000 a month, across 5,520 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,530,000 in Rionegro, COP 2,500,000 in Santa Marta. Data as of October 17, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Rionegro or Santa Marta?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 2,200,000 in Rionegro and COP 2,500,000 in Santa Marta.