Is it good to live in Medellín? 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 Medellín costs a median of COP 4,600,000 a month (the most expensive of the 29 Colombian cities we track). Most listings are three-or-more-bedroom apartments of about 94 m² in estrato 6, and the cheapest neighborhoods are Antonio Narino and Enciso. 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 Medellín?
The typical range goes from COP 3,350,000 to COP 6,650,000 a month, plus a building fee (administración) of around COP 652,000. One bedroom: COP 3,500,000. Two bedrooms: COP 4,300,000. Three or more: COP 5,500,000.
Cheapest neighborhoods in Medellín
- Antonio Narino: COP 950,000 (15 listings)
- Enciso: COP 1,230,000 (16 listings)
- Belen Las Mercedes: COP 1,290,000 (32 listings)
- Aranjuez: COP 1,350,000 (25 listings)
- El Salvador: COP 1,400,000 (53 listings)
- San Antonio De Prado: COP 1,400,000 (116 listings)
Most expensive neighborhoods in Medellín
- Poblado San Lucas: COP 11,500,000 (20 listings)
- La Calera: COP 10,500,000 (153 listings)
- La Tomatera: COP 8,250,000 (56 listings)
- La Concha: COP 8,000,000 (15 listings)
- El Tesoro: COP 7,700,000 (623 listings)
- Astorga: COP 7,650,000 (51 listings)
Living in each zone of Medellín
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Apartments in Medellín by budget
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FAQ
Is it good to live in Medellín?
It depends on what you want, but here is what today's listings say: renting an apartment in Medellín costs a median of COP 4,600,000 a month (the most expensive of the 29 Colombian cities we track). Most listings are three-or-more-bedroom apartments of about 94 m² in estrato 6, and the cheapest neighborhoods are Antonio Narino and Enciso. We don't measure safety or vibe: visit at different times of day and ask people who live there.
How much is rent in Medellín?
The median rent for an apartment in Medellín is COP 4,600,000 a month across 32,512 live listings on October 15, 2026; a one-bedroom is COP 3,500,000, a two-bedroom COP 4,300,000, a studio (apartaestudio) COP 2,700,000.
What are the cheapest neighborhoods to rent in Medellín?
Antonio Narino (COP 950,000), Enciso (COP 1,230,000), Belen Las Mercedes (COP 1,290,000), Aranjuez (COP 1,350,000), El Salvador (COP 1,400,000), San Antonio De Prado (COP 1,400,000). Medians of today's listings, neighborhoods with at least 15 listings.
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Medellín?
Poblado San Lucas (COP 11,500,000), La Calera (COP 10,500,000), La Tomatera (COP 8,250,000), La Concha (COP 8,000,000), El Tesoro (COP 7,700,000), Astorga (COP 7,650,000).
Do I need a Colombian co-signer to rent in Medellín?
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.