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Living in Simon Bolivar, Medellín: rent and what to expect
It depends on what you're after; here is what today's listings say: renting in Simon Bolivar costs a median of COP 2,800,000 a month, 39% below the Medellín median. Most listings are three-or-more-bedroom apartments of about 80 m² in estrato 5; 5% are in a gated complex and 1% say pets are allowed. The nearest mass transit is Metro Santa Lucía (1.4 km). 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 Simon Bolivar
The typical range is COP 1,900,000 to COP 3,540,000 a month, plus a building fee (administración) of about COP 125,000. One bedroom: COP 1,750,000. Two bedrooms: COP 2,250,000. Three or more: COP 3,530,000. Studio: COP 1,700,000.
What's nearby
- Transit: Metro Santa Lucía (1.4 km).
- Universities: Corporación Universitaria Adventista de Colombia (800 m), Corporación Academia Superior de Artes (900 m), Fundación Universitaria Autónoma de las Américas - Sede A (1.0 km), Institucion Universitaria Visión de las Americas Sede B (1.1 km).
- Malls: Centro Comercial Viva Laureles (300 m), Mall Laureles (500 m), Centro Comercial San Juan (600 m), Cristalida (800 m).
- Healthcare: Clínica oftalmologica nueva vision (1.0 km), Los Alamos Clinica de Especialistas (1.1 km), Clínica del Amor (1.3 km), Centro Clinico Hospitalario SALUTEM (1.6 km).
Straight-line distances from the neighborhood center. Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Cheaper neighbors
- Barrio Cristobal: COP 1,900,000 (600 m)
- America: COP 2,400,000 (600 m)
- La America: COP 2,700,000 (600 m)
FAQ
Is it good to live in Simon Bolivar, Medellín?
It depends on what you're after; here is what today's listings say: renting in Simon Bolivar costs a median of COP 2,800,000 a month, 39% below the Medellín median. Most listings are three-or-more-bedroom apartments of about 80 m² in estrato 5; 5% are in a gated complex and 1% say pets are allowed. The nearest mass transit is Metro Santa Lucía (1.4 km). We don't measure safety or vibe: visit at different times of day.
How much is rent in Simon Bolivar?
The median rent in Simon Bolivar is COP 2,800,000 a month across 198 live listings on October 18, 2026; one bedroom COP 1,750,000, two bedrooms COP 2,250,000, a studio COP 1,700,000.
What are cheaper neighborhoods near Simon Bolivar?
Barrio Cristobal (COP 1,900,000, 600 m away), America (COP 2,400,000, 600 m away), La America (COP 2,700,000, 600 m away).