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Rent by estrato in Barranquilla
Estrato is a 1-to-6 rating the city assigns to each property based on its area; it sets utility rates (higher estratos pay more and subsidize lower ones) and works in practice as a proxy for neighborhood level. In Barranquilla, today's median rent goes from COP 1,500,000 in estrato 3 to COP 4,200,000 in estrato 6.
| Estrato | Median rent | Half between | Typical size | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estrato 3 | COP 1,500,000 | COP 1,230,000 – COP 1,800,000 | 57 m² | 884 |
| Estrato 4 | COP 2,300,000 | COP 1,700,000 – COP 3,000,000 | 72 m² | 1,649 |
| Estrato 5 | COP 3,000,000 | COP 2,150,000 – COP 4,000,000 | 84 m² | 1,739 |
| Estrato 6 | COP 4,200,000 | COP 2,900,000 – COP 6,000,000 | 113 m² | 1,307 |
From today's live listings that state their estrato (apartments and studios), estratos with at least 100 listings. Colombian pesos per month.
FAQ
What is estrato in Colombia?
A socioeconomic rating from 1 (lowest) to 6 (highest) given to every residential property by the municipality. It determines how much you pay for utilities (water, power, gas): estratos 5 and 6 pay a surcharge, 1 to 3 get subsidies, 4 pays the base rate. Listings mention it, and it tracks rent closely.
How much is rent by estrato in Barranquilla?
estrato 3: COP 1,500,000; estrato 4: COP 2,300,000; estrato 5: COP 3,000,000; estrato 6: COP 4,200,000.