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Rent by estrato in Cartagena
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 Cartagena, today's median rent goes from COP 2,050,000 in estrato 3 to COP 5,070,000 in estrato 6.
| Estrato | Median rent | Half between | Typical size | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estrato 3 | COP 2,050,000 | COP 1,440,000 – COP 2,500,000 | 58 m² | 145 |
| Estrato 4 | COP 2,900,000 | COP 2,300,000 – COP 3,600,000 | 63 m² | 255 |
| Estrato 5 | COP 4,000,000 | COP 3,020,000 – COP 5,010,000 | 90 m² | 500 |
| Estrato 6 | COP 5,070,000 | COP 3,800,000 – COP 7,500,000 | 101 m² | 414 |
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 Cartagena?
estrato 3: COP 2,050,000; estrato 4: COP 2,900,000; estrato 5: COP 4,000,000; estrato 6: COP 5,070,000.