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Rent by estrato in Medellín
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 Medellín, today's median rent goes from COP 1,350,000 in estrato 2 to COP 6,000,000 in estrato 6.
| Estrato | Median rent | Half between | Typical size | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estrato 2 | COP 1,350,000 | COP 1,050,000 – COP 1,740,000 | 45 m² | 274 |
| Estrato 3 | COP 1,850,000 | COP 1,500,000 – COP 2,400,000 | 54 m² | 2,302 |
| Estrato 4 | COP 2,900,000 | COP 2,300,000 – COP 3,700,000 | 70 m² | 4,719 |
| Estrato 5 | COP 4,200,000 | COP 3,400,000 – COP 5,500,000 | 87 m² | 8,687 |
| Estrato 6 | COP 6,000,000 | COP 4,500,000 – COP 8,200,000 | 109 m² | 16,330 |
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 Medellín?
estrato 2: COP 1,350,000; estrato 3: COP 1,850,000; estrato 4: COP 2,900,000; estrato 5: COP 4,200,000; estrato 6: COP 6,000,000.