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Living in America, Medellín: rent and what to expect

It depends on what you're after; here is what today's listings say: renting in America costs a median of COP 2,400,000 a month, 48% below the Medellín median. Most listings are two-bedroom apartments of about 76 m² in estrato 4; 10% are in a gated complex and 5% say pets are allowed. The nearest mass transit is Metro Santa Lucía (800 m). We don't measure safety or vibe: visit at different times of day.

Data as of October 18, 2026, from live listings on Colombian property portals and agencies. Prices in Colombian pesos.

Rent in America

The typical range is COP 1,750,000 to COP 2,550,000 a month, plus a building fee (administración) of about COP 115,000. Two bedrooms: COP 2,200,000. Three or more: COP 2,550,000.

What's nearby

• Transit: Metro Santa Lucía (800 m), Metro San Javier (1.1 km), Metro Floresta (1.1 km).
• Universities: Corporación Academia Superior de Artes (900 m), Politecnico de Colombia (1.3 km), Corporación Universitaria Adventista de Colombia (1.4 km), Fundación Universitaria Autónoma de las Américas - Sede A (1.4 km).
• Malls: Centro Comercial San Juan (300 m), Moll del Danubio (600 m), Centro Comercial Viva Laureles (700 m), Mall Laureles (900 m).
• Healthcare: Clínica oftalmologica nueva vision (1.5 km), Los Alamos Clinica de Especialistas (1.7 km), Clínica del Amor (1.7 km), Unidad Hospitalaria San Javier (1.7 km).

Straight-line distances from the neighborhood center. Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Cheaper neighbors

• Barrio Cristobal: COP 1,900,000 (600 m)
• Santa Lucia: COP 2,250,000 (800 m)

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