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Living in El Recreo, Barranquilla: rent and what to expect
It depends on what you're after; here is what today's listings say: renting in El Recreo costs a median of COP 1,430,000 a month, 45% below the Barranquilla median. Most listings are two-bedroom apartments of about 75 m² in estrato 4; 21% are in a gated complex and 2% say pets are allowed. The nearest mass transit is Transmetro Estación retorno Joe Arroyo (1.5 km). We don't measure safety or vibe: visit at different times of day.
Data as of October 15, 2026, from live listings on Colombian property portals and agencies. Prices in Colombian pesos.
Rent in El Recreo
The typical range is COP 1,300,000 to COP 1,500,000 a month, plus a building fee (administración) of about COP 250,000. One bedroom: COP 1,200,000. Two bedrooms: COP 1,500,000. Three or more: COP 1,560,000. Studio: COP 1,200,000.
What's nearby
- Transit: Transmetro Estación retorno Joe Arroyo (1.5 km).
- Universities: Universidad Santo Tomas (1.0 km), Universidad del Atlántico Sede Centro (1.1 km), Universidad Simón Bolívar Sede 6 (1.3 km), Institución Universitaria de Barranquilla IUB (1.4 km).
- Malls: C.C. Plaza Sevilla (900 m), Centro Comercial Suri Salcedo (1.3 km), Tierra Santa (1.3 km), Galería 72 Artesanal y Comercial (1.3 km).
- Healthcare: Clínica La Merced (100 m), Clínica La Asunción (1.0 km), Clínica Santa Ana de Dios (1.0 km), Clinica San Martin (1.0 km).
Straight-line distances from the neighborhood center. Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
FAQ
Is it good to live in El Recreo, Barranquilla?
It depends on what you're after; here is what today's listings say: renting in El Recreo costs a median of COP 1,430,000 a month, 45% below the Barranquilla median. Most listings are two-bedroom apartments of about 75 m² in estrato 4; 21% are in a gated complex and 2% say pets are allowed. The nearest mass transit is Transmetro Estación retorno Joe Arroyo (1.5 km). We don't measure safety or vibe: visit at different times of day.
How much is rent in El Recreo?
The median rent in El Recreo is COP 1,430,000 a month across 41 live listings on October 15, 2026; one bedroom COP 1,200,000, two bedrooms COP 1,500,000, a studio COP 1,200,000.