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Living in La Candelaria, Medellín: rent and what to expect

It depends on what you're after; here is what today's listings say: renting in La Candelaria costs a median of COP 2,100,000 a month, 54% below the Medellín median. Most listings are one-bedroom apartments of about 74 m² in estrato 4; 30% are in a gated complex and 4% say pets are allowed. The nearest mass transit is Metroplús La Playa (100 m). We don't measure safety or vibe: visit at different times of day.

Data as of October 15, 2026, from live listings on Colombian property portals and agencies. Prices in Colombian pesos.

Rent in La Candelaria

The typical range is COP 1,850,000 to COP 3,700,000 a month, plus a building fee (administración) of about COP 373,000. One bedroom: COP 1,850,000. Two bedrooms: COP 2,600,000. Three or more: COP 4,000,000. Studio: COP 1,850,000.

What's nearby

• Transit: Metroplús La Playa (100 m), Metroplús San José (300 m), Metro Parque Berrío (400 m), Metro Pabellón del agua EPM (500 m).
• Universities: Universidad ECCI (200 m), Escuela Superior de Criminología -ESUC (300 m), Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia (500 m), Institución Universitaria Escolme (500 m).
• Malls: Centro Comercial Orquídea Plaza (300 m), La Media Naranja (600 m), Centro comercial Butenberg (600 m), Palacio Nacional (600 m).
• Healthcare: Clínica Medellín (300 m), Clínica Diagnóstica Especializada Congregación Mariana (400 m), Clínica Victoriana (800 m), Clínica El Sagrado Corazón (1.1 km).

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

Cheaper neighbors

• Villa Nueva: COP 1,800,000 (500 m)
• Bombona No 1: COP 1,800,000 (700 m)
• Boston: COP 1,850,000 (700 m)
• Prado Centro: COP 1,940,000 (1.1 km)

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