Is it good to live in Cali? Rent and neighborhoods, with today's data
It depends on what you want, but here is what today's listings say: renting an apartment in Cali costs a median of COP 1,750,000 a month (number 17 by price of the 29 Colombian cities we track). Most listings are three-or-more-bedroom apartments of about 65 m² in estrato 4, and the cheapest neighborhoods are El Jardin and Cristobal Colon. We don't measure safety or vibe: visit at different times of day and ask people who live there.
Data as of October 15, 2026, from live listings on Colombian property portals and agencies, deduplicated. Prices in Colombian pesos.
How much does it cost to rent in Cali?
The typical range goes from COP 1,200,000 to COP 3,300,000 a month, plus a building fee (administración) of around COP 400,000. One bedroom: COP 1,700,000. Two bedrooms: COP 1,500,000. Three or more: COP 3,450,000.
Cheapest neighborhoods in Cali
- El Jardin: COP 930,000 (33 listings)
- Cristobal Colon: COP 970,000 (15 listings)
- Melendez: COP 1,200,000 (17 listings)
- Las Vegas De Comfandi: COP 1,250,000 (16 listings)
- Brisas De Los Alamos: COP 1,400,000 (23 listings)
- Cachipay: COP 1,400,000 (31 listings)
Most expensive neighborhoods in Cali
- Arboledas: COP 14,950,000 (22 listings)
- Normandia: COP 9,250,000 (54 listings)
- Santa Rita: COP 8,500,000 (25 listings)
- Aguacatal: COP 7,750,000 (22 listings)
- Santa Teresita: COP 6,600,000 (85 listings)
- La Arboleda: COP 6,500,000 (19 listings)
Living in each zone of Cali
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Apartments in Cali by budget
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Where to live in Cali, by situation
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Cali vs other Colombian cities
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FAQ
Is it good to live in Cali?
It depends on what you want, but here is what today's listings say: renting an apartment in Cali costs a median of COP 1,750,000 a month (number 17 by price of the 29 Colombian cities we track). Most listings are three-or-more-bedroom apartments of about 65 m² in estrato 4, and the cheapest neighborhoods are El Jardin and Cristobal Colon. We don't measure safety or vibe: visit at different times of day and ask people who live there.
How much is rent in Cali?
The median rent for an apartment in Cali is COP 1,750,000 a month across 2,719 live listings on October 15, 2026; a one-bedroom is COP 1,700,000, a two-bedroom COP 1,500,000, a studio (apartaestudio) COP 1,500,000.
What are the cheapest neighborhoods to rent in Cali?
El Jardin (COP 930,000), Cristobal Colon (COP 970,000), Melendez (COP 1,200,000), Las Vegas De Comfandi (COP 1,250,000), Brisas De Los Alamos (COP 1,400,000), Cachipay (COP 1,400,000). Medians of today's listings, neighborhoods with at least 15 listings.
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cali?
Arboledas (COP 14,950,000), Normandia (COP 9,250,000), Santa Rita (COP 8,500,000), Aguacatal (COP 7,750,000), Santa Teresita (COP 6,600,000), La Arboleda (COP 6,500,000).
Do I need a Colombian co-signer to rent in Cali?
Usually landlords ask for a co-signer (codeudor) or an insurance policy (póliza) based on your income, plus ID and proof of income. By law (Ley 820 de 2003, art. 16) they cannot require a cash deposit for a residential lease. Furnished short-term rentals work differently and usually charge more.