Sabaneta vs Santa Marta: where is rent cheaper?
Renting in Santa Marta costs 5% less than in Sabaneta: the median is COP 2,960,000 vs COP 3,100,000 a month, across 6,203 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,200,000 in Sabaneta, COP 2,500,000 in Santa Marta.
Data as of October 18, 2026, from live listings on Colombian portals and agencies. Asking prices, in Colombian pesos.
| Sabaneta | Santa Marta | |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | COP 3,100,000 | COP 2,960,000 |
| Listings today | 5,385 | 818 |
| One bedroom | COP 2,200,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Two bedrooms | COP 2,850,000 | COP 3,500,000 |
| Three or more | COP 3,300,000 | COP 4,350,000 |
| Studio (apartaestudio) | COP 2,100,000 | COP 2,500,000 |
| Building fee (median) | COP 360,000 | COP 569,000 |
| Typical size | 75 m² | 73 m² |
Cheapest neighborhoods in Sabaneta
- Maria Auxiliadora: COP 1,900,000
- San Joaquin: COP 2,100,000
- Santa Ana: COP 2,350,000
- Calle Larga: COP 2,600,000
- Villas Del Carmen: COP 2,600,000
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 Sabaneta or Santa Marta?
Renting in Santa Marta costs 5% less than in Sabaneta: the median is COP 2,960,000 vs COP 3,100,000 a month, across 6,203 live listings. A one-bedroom: COP 2,200,000 in Sabaneta, COP 2,500,000 in Santa Marta. Data as of October 18, 2026.
Where is a studio cheaper, Sabaneta or Santa Marta?
The median studio (apartaestudio) rent is COP 2,100,000 in Sabaneta and COP 2,500,000 in Santa Marta.