Finding a suitable apartment for remote workers in Medellin will not be a difficult experience. In fact, with so many remote workers flocking to this charming Colombian city, the number of modern apartments available in the city’s best neighborhoods has been steadily increasing. Of course, given that Medellin is such a big and diverse city, it is perhaps a good idea for first-time visitors to rent a hotel room for a few days while they get a sense of the different neighborhoods and are able to visit some apartments in person.
Indeed, there are several agencies in town with experience handling relocations for foreigners, but it is still probably a good plan to check places out yourself before signing any agreements.
In this article we highlight some useful sites to find suitable apartments for remote workers in Medellin.
Airbnb offers an excellent selection of accommodation for anyone in search of good apartments for remote workers in Medellin. The mapping-search option on the site is fantastic for price comparison across the city’s different neighborhoods, and ads are often complete with information that is useful to those in need of good wifi and rapid access to public transport. In addition to being a great place to find beautiful apartments, being able to contact the host directly means you’ll have a useful point of contact upon your arrival in the city and you might even be able to get further discounts if you tell hosts you plan to stay for an extended period.
The large Medellin Rooms, Apartments and Expat Info group with over 12k members in great resource for finding apartments for remote workers in Medellin that are affordable. Ads often listed on this group are for rooms in larger houses or for sublet apartments. Prices vary widely but it is certainly a good place to amplify a search and pick some places to go and see in person.
LIV Realty is a luxury real estate agency with experience providing short and medium-term accommodation to visitors in Medellin. Prices will certainly be higher with this option, but some of the fabulous property options available mean it is a great place to find luxury apartments for remote workers in Medellin looking to spend a larger budget on some top-notch accommodation. Apartments on offer are exquisitely furnished and most often have sweeping views of the city from apartments with excellent amenities and locations.
Created by a local digital nomad, Lifeafar offers great deals on properties designed to be excellent options in terms of apartments for remote workers in Medellin. The properties are equipped with all the necessary utilities and gadgets to make life easy and convenient for remote workers, and the furnishings and designs are modern and chic. Of course, all apartments come with high-speed wifi and AC.
This is another Facebook group dedicated to finding great apartments for remote workers in Medellin staying in the city for a few months. Medellin Short Term Rentals is active and has over 4000 members either looking for or offering great apartments across the city. Properties come almost always furnished and prices are much more in line with the market than those of luxury or relocation agencies. It is always a good idea to visit apartments found online in person, and to draw up a contract before moving in.
For more information about living in Medellin as a remote worker, check out our complete Medellin guide.