Is it good to live in Cartagena? 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 Cartagena costs a median of COP 3,600,000 a month (number 4 by price of the 30 Colombian cities we track). Most listings are two-bedroom apartments, and the cheapest neighborhoods are El Campestre and Ternera. We don't measure safety or vibe: visit at different times of day and ask people who live there.
Data as of October 5, 2026, from live listings on Colombian property portals and agencies, deduplicated. Prices in Colombian pesos.
How much does it cost to rent in Cartagena?
The typical range goes from COP 2,500,000 to COP 5,500,000 a month. One bedroom: COP 3,000,000. Two bedrooms: COP 3,300,000. Three or more: COP 4,800,000.
Cheapest neighborhoods in Cartagena
- El Campestre: COP 1,920,000 (18 listings)
- Ternera: COP 2,000,000 (23 listings)
- Ternera Industria De La Bahia: COP 2,020,000 (24 listings)
- Daniel Lemaitre: COP 2,160,000 (19 listings)
- Pie De La Popa: COP 2,500,000 (37 listings)
- Manzanillo: COP 2,540,000 (61 listings)
Most expensive neighborhoods in Cartagena
- Punta Canoa: COP 9,000,000 (19 listings)
- Castillo Grande: COP 8,000,000 (16 listings)
- Castillogrande: COP 7,500,000 (128 listings)
- Corregimiento Bayunca: COP 5,000,000 (15 listings)
- Manga: COP 4,900,000 (249 listings)
- Corregimiento La Boquilla: COP 4,860,000 (32 listings)
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FAQ
Is it good to live in Cartagena?
It depends on what you want, but here is what today's listings say: renting an apartment in Cartagena costs a median of COP 3,600,000 a month (number 4 by price of the 30 Colombian cities we track). Most listings are two-bedroom apartments, and the cheapest neighborhoods are El Campestre and Ternera. We don't measure safety or vibe: visit at different times of day and ask people who live there.
How much is rent in Cartagena?
The median rent for an apartment in Cartagena is COP 3,600,000 a month across 3,590 live listings on October 5, 2026; a one-bedroom is COP 3,000,000, a two-bedroom COP 3,300,000.
What are the cheapest neighborhoods to rent in Cartagena?
El Campestre (COP 1,920,000), Ternera (COP 2,000,000), Ternera Industria De La Bahia (COP 2,020,000), Daniel Lemaitre (COP 2,160,000), Pie De La Popa (COP 2,500,000), Manzanillo (COP 2,540,000). Medians of today's listings, neighborhoods with at least 15 listings.
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cartagena?
Punta Canoa (COP 9,000,000), Castillo Grande (COP 8,000,000), Castillogrande (COP 7,500,000), Corregimiento Bayunca (COP 5,000,000), Manga (COP 4,900,000), Corregimiento La Boquilla (COP 4,860,000).
Do I need a Colombian co-signer to rent in Cartagena?
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.