Is it good to live in Palmira? 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 Palmira costs a median of COP 850,000 a month (number 28 by price of the 29 Colombian cities we track). Most listings are two-bedroom apartments of about 50 m² in estrato 3. 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 Palmira?
The typical range goes from COP 760,000 to COP 1,100,000 a month, plus a building fee (administración) of around COP 598,000. One bedroom: COP 760,000. Two bedrooms: COP 1,000,000. Three or more: COP 1,150,000.
Cheapest neighborhoods in Palmira
- Las Americas: COP 760,000 (27 listings)
Most expensive neighborhoods in Palmira
- Las Americas: COP 760,000 (27 listings)
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FAQ
Is it good to live in Palmira?
It depends on what you want, but here is what today's listings say: renting an apartment in Palmira costs a median of COP 850,000 a month (number 28 by price of the 29 Colombian cities we track). Most listings are two-bedroom apartments of about 50 m² in estrato 3. We don't measure safety or vibe: visit at different times of day and ask people who live there.
How much is rent in Palmira?
The median rent for an apartment in Palmira is COP 850,000 a month across 101 live listings on October 15, 2026; a one-bedroom is COP 760,000, a two-bedroom COP 1,000,000.
What are the cheapest neighborhoods to rent in Palmira?
Las Americas (COP 760,000). Medians of today's listings, neighborhoods with at least 15 listings.
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Palmira?
Las Americas (COP 760,000).
Do I need a Colombian co-signer to rent in Palmira?
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.