All 19 neighborhoods in Medellín ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Poblado | $455/mo | 1.30x | +30% |
| 2 | San Lucas | $413/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 3 | Provenza | $402/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 4 | Laureles | $392/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 5 | Envigado | $378/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 6 | Castropol | $378/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 7 | Manila | $368/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 8 | La Floresta | $357/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 9 | Sabaneta | $332/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 10 | Belén | $308/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 11 | Estadio | $298/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 12 | La Estrella | $287/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 13 | Calasanz | $280/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 14 | Centro | $273/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 15 | Itagüí | $273/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 16 | Robledo | $262/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 17 | Boston | $262/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 18 | Aranjuez | $252/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 19 | Bello | $252/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $350/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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El Poblado is approximately 30% more expensive than the Medellín average. 1-bedroom rent is $455/mo vs $350/mo city-wide.
Our database covers 19 neighborhoods in Medellín, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.