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Living in Colombia, Medellín: rent and what to expect
It depends on what you're after; here is what today's listings say: renting in Colombia costs a median of COP 4,700,000 a month, 2% above the Medellín median. Most listings are three-or-more-bedroom apartments of about 67 m² in estrato 5; 72% are in a gated complex and 8% say pets are allowed. The nearest mass transit is Metro Industriales (400 m). We don't measure safety or vibe: visit at different times of day.
Data as of October 5, 2026, from live listings on Colombian property portals and agencies. Prices in Colombian pesos.
Rent in Colombia
The typical range is COP 4,010,000 to COP 5,610,000 a month. Three or more: COP 4,500,000.
What's nearby
- Transit: Metro Industriales (400 m), Metroplús Perpetuo Socorro (800 m), Metro Exposiciones (1.3 km).
- Universities: Universidad de Antioquia (1.0 km), Politécnico Jaime Isaza Cadavid (1.9 km), IUDigital de Antioquia (1.9 km), Corporación Académica Tecnológica de Colombia ATEC (2.1 km).
- Malls: Punto Clave (300 m), Premium Plaza (400 m), Centro Comercial Automotriz (500 m), Block Centro Empresarial (800 m).
- Healthcare: Clínica de Oftalmología Sandiego (400 m), Clínica Clofán (500 m), Clínica del Prado - Sede Ciudad del Río (600 m), Hospital General de Medellin (800 m).
Straight-line distances from the neighborhood center. Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Cheaper neighbors
- Shellmar: COP 3,700,000 (700 m)
- San Diego: COP 3,700,000 (800 m)
- Loma De San Julian: COP 3,800,000 (600 m)
- Simesa: COP 4,150,000 (700 m)
FAQ
Is it good to live in Colombia, Medellín?
It depends on what you're after; here is what today's listings say: renting in Colombia costs a median of COP 4,700,000 a month, 2% above the Medellín median. Most listings are three-or-more-bedroom apartments of about 67 m² in estrato 5; 72% are in a gated complex and 8% say pets are allowed. The nearest mass transit is Metro Industriales (400 m). We don't measure safety or vibe: visit at different times of day.
How much is rent in Colombia?
The median rent in Colombia is COP 4,700,000 a month across 24 live listings on October 5, 2026.
What are cheaper neighborhoods near Colombia?
Shellmar (COP 3,700,000, 700 m away), San Diego (COP 3,700,000, 800 m away), Loma De San Julian (COP 3,800,000, 600 m away), Simesa (COP 4,150,000, 700 m away).