How to Find an Apartment in Colombia

Plaza Bolivar, Bogota, Colombia

Me in Plaza Bolivar, Bogota, Colombia

Colombia, like Brazil is one of my most favorite countries in the world. I’m a huge fan of the rich Latin culture and the South American flair. If you are down there, be sure to check out Cartagena, MedellĂ­n, and Bogotá.

Below is a selection of the best resources for searching for an apartment in Colombia.

Colombia Apartment Search Engines

When I’m looking for an apartment abroad, I normally like to start with the country-specific apartment search engines and portals. Here are the most popular ones.

  • Encuentra24You will find a lot of Colombian apartment rentals on this site. It has a classifieds section too where you can find other items for purchase.
  • Apts Colombia: This site has an ugly interface, but the apartment listings are legit. I’ve known a lot of fellow bloggers who have used this site when searching for somewhere to live in Colombia.
  • Comparto Apto: If you are looking for cheap rental options, check out Comparto Apto, a site that specializes in apartment sharing.

Classifieds and Real Estate Agencies

You can often find some hidden gems if you dig through the classifieds and real estate agency websites. Not all the apartment listings will be from reputable sources, so you have to pay careful attention to any listing that looks too good to be true.

  • Bogota Rentals: Some good deals often pop up on this Facebook page.
  • Craigslist: Pioneers in the internet classifieds space.

General Apartment and Housing Search Engines

If you have already exhausted your options above, check out the general apartment and housing search engines below.

  • Trip Advisor: Trip Advisor is a great destination for vacation rentals. Search around this site to see what you come up with.
  • Vrbo.comA giant in the vacation rental space with properties featured in countries around the world.
  • AirbnbAirbnb has properties displayed for over 185 countries. You can often get some pretty good deals.

Useful Articles and Blog Posts

Check out the useful articles and blog posts below for more information to help you with your apartment search.

There you have it. The best places for finding an apartment in Colombia. If you are interested in working in this country, be sure to check out my article on how to find a job in Colombia as a foreigner. If you are single and are looking to spice up your dating life, check out my reviews of the best dating sites in Colombia. Enjoy your stay!

Further Reading

  • Worldwide Moving Guide: Everything you need to know in order to plan your move to 65+ countries around the world.

  • Worldwide Apartments Guide: If you are interested in renting an apartment in another country, take a look at my articles on how to find an apartment in various countries around the world.

  • Worldwide Jobs Guide: Be sure to check out my posts on how to find jobs in any country in the world.

  • Worldwide Dating Guide: Also, check out my posts on the best online dating sites in 60+ countries around the world.

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