Buying to rent out in Colombia? Don’t make a bad investment.

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Where should you buy to rent out in Medellín, area by area? El Poblado rents for the most, about $1,260 a month for an unfurnished one-bedroom, but a two-bedroom costs about $247,000.

What does a night cost on Airbnb in Colombia, city by city? A one-bedroom earns about $50 a night in Bogotá and Cali, $71 in Medellín and $106 in Cartagena.

Airbnb or long-term rent: which earns more in Colombia? A long lease earns more in all 6 cities, even for a one-bedroom booked on Airbnb all year.

Gross or net: what does a rental really yield in Colombia? Ads promise 5.2% to 8.4% a year; after costs and 35% tax, an owner abroad keeps 2.1% to 3.7%.

How many months a year does an Airbnb sit half-empty in Colombia? Medellín never drops under 40% of nights booked.

How much does renting out earn in Colombia, city by city? Everywhere, you keep only about $40 to $44 of every $100 of rent.

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Starting a Rental in Colombia: everything explained to maximize your income

INSIDE THE GUIDE

Where rentals really pay off
What a rental earns once costs are paid
Airbnb or long-term: which wins where
The months your rental will sit empty
The costs owners always forget
How much of your rent goes to tax
What the rules allow on Airbnb
What buying costs before your first guest
Which areas to avoid as a landlord
How many years until it pays for itself
What you’ll lose when you sell
The classic mistakes that sink a rental

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Verified data with sourcesUpdated in November 2026