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Is it good to live in Cartagena De Indias? 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 De Indias costs a median of COP 3,500,000 a month (number 5 by price of the 32 Colombian cities we track). Most listings are two-bedroom apartments of about 84 m² in estrato 5, and the cheapest neighborhoods are Ternera and Pie De La Popa. We don't measure safety or vibe: visit at different times of day and ask people who live there.

COP 3,500,000median rent / month
1,176apartments listed today
COP 2,800,000one-bedroom
—studio (apartaestudio)

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 Cartagena De Indias?

The typical range goes from COP 2,500,000 to COP 5,000,000 a month, plus a building fee (administración) of around COP 630,000. One bedroom: COP 2,800,000. Two bedrooms: COP 3,200,000. Three or more: COP 4,550,000.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Cartagena De Indias

Most expensive neighborhoods in Cartagena De Indias

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FAQ

Is it good to live in Cartagena De Indias?

It depends on what you want, but here is what today's listings say: renting an apartment in Cartagena De Indias costs a median of COP 3,500,000 a month (number 5 by price of the 32 Colombian cities we track). Most listings are two-bedroom apartments of about 84 m² in estrato 5, and the cheapest neighborhoods are Ternera and Pie De La Popa. 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 De Indias?

The median rent for an apartment in Cartagena De Indias is COP 3,500,000 a month across 1,176 live listings on October 15, 2026; a one-bedroom is COP 2,800,000, a two-bedroom COP 3,200,000.

What are the cheapest neighborhoods to rent in Cartagena De Indias?

Ternera (COP 1,800,000), Pie De La Popa (COP 2,450,000), Manzanillo Del Mar (COP 2,500,000), Torices (COP 2,600,000), Manzanillo (COP 2,900,000), Serena Del Mar (COP 3,000,000). Medians of today's listings, neighborhoods with at least 15 listings.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cartagena De Indias?

Castillogrande (COP 7,500,000), Manga (COP 5,290,000), Cielo Mar (COP 5,000,000), Bocagrande (COP 5,000,000), La Boquilla (COP 4,700,000), Cabrero (COP 4,400,000).

Do I need a Colombian co-signer to rent in Cartagena De Indias?

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.