Modern, connected, and 40% cheaper than the international corridor — Bogotá's best value furnished rentals.
Furnished Rentals in Cedritos
Browse furnished apartments and accommodations in Cedritos.
Cedritos is the neighborhood that nomads on a budget discover after their first month in Bogotá — and many wish they'd started there. Located in the northern part of the city between Calle 134 and Calle 153, Cedritos offers modern furnished apartments at prices 30–40% below Chapinero Alto, with strong transit connections, solid daily infrastructure, and a safe, functional residential environment.
The neighborhood doesn't have the glamour of Zona T or the village charm of Usaquén. What it has instead is a straightforward value proposition: newer buildings, modern construction, reliable internet, and easy TransMilenio access to the rest of the city — all at monthly rates that leave significantly more room in your budget for everything else.
Cedritos was developed primarily in the 2000s and 2010s, which means most apartment buildings have modern construction standards, earthquake resistance, and floor plans designed for contemporary living. The buildings are generally cleaner and better-maintained than older stock in Chapinero, and many include amenities like gyms, social areas, and on-site laundry that are absent from budget-tier buildings elsewhere.
The neighborhood is home to a growing population of young Colombian professionals and an increasing number of budget-conscious international residents. You won't find a large expat social scene here — the community is more local — but for nomads who speak some Spanish and prioritize savings, that's part of the appeal.
The numbers are Cedritos' strongest argument. Furnished studio apartments start at $400–$450 USD per month all-inclusive — WiFi, utilities, cleaning, and admin bundled in. One-bedroom furnished units run $500–$600 USD. Two-bedroom apartments for couples or those wanting a home office top out at $600–$700 USD per month.
To put this in perspective: a one-bedroom furnished apartment in Cedritos at $550 USD per month costs roughly what a studio apartment costs in Chapinero Alto. Over a 6-month stay, that's $1,500–$2,000 USD in savings — enough to fund a month of travel elsewhere in Colombia or significantly upgrade your day-to-day lifestyle.
The estrato 3–4 classification also means lower utility costs when they're unbundled. If you negotiate a lease where utilities are separate, expect $40–$65 USD per month for electricity, water, gas, and internet combined — about half what the same services cost in estrato 5–6 neighborhoods.
Building quality at these price points is genuinely good. You won't get the designer furniture or smart-home features of a premium Rosales apartment, but you'll get a clean, modern space with functional kitchen equipment, good WiFi, a comfortable bed, and a workspace that handles remote work without issues. Many listings include washer-dryer access, which isn't always available in pricier neighborhoods.
Transit is Cedritos' key practical advantage beyond price. The Autopista Norte TransMilenio corridor runs along the neighborhood's western edge, with multiple stations providing fast bus service to Zona T (20 minutes), Chapinero (25 minutes), and the city center (35–45 minutes). The Portal del Norte terminal at the neighborhood's northern tip is a major transit hub connecting to routes throughout the city.
For trips to the airport, TransMilenio connects to Portal El Dorado, or Uber rides cost $7–$12 USD and take 35–50 minutes depending on traffic. Weekend trips to nearby destinations like Zipaquirá, Guatavita, or Suesca are easily organized from the northern exit of the city, which Cedritos is close to.
The local food scene is functional and affordable. Colombian restaurants serving bandeja paisa, ajiaco, and corrientazos (set lunches) line the commercial streets. D1, Justo & Bueno, and Ara discount supermarkets — plus full-service Éxito locations — make groceries cheap. Budget meals out run $2.50–$5 USD. A week's worth of groceries for one person costs $25–$40 USD depending on your cooking habits.
The café and coworking scene is growing but still thin compared to Chapinero. A few specialty coffee shops have opened on the main avenues, and a handful of coworking spaces serve the neighborhood's young professional population. Most nomads in Cedritos work from home and use the transit connections to visit Chapinero or Zona T coworking spaces when they need a change of scenery or meeting rooms.
Cedritos is the best fit for budget-conscious nomads who want modern apartments and strong transit without paying the international-corridor premium. It's particularly well-suited for English teachers, freelancers building their income, digital nomads on a bootstrapped budget, and anyone planning a 3–6 month stay where monthly savings compound meaningfully.
It's also a solid pick for nomads who speak some Spanish and want a more authentically Colombian residential experience rather than the expat-bubble dynamic of Chapinero or Zona T. The tradeoffs are clear: less walkable nightlife, fewer specialty cafés, and a smaller international community. But the savings are real, the apartments are modern, and the transit gets you to the rest of the city in under 30 minutes.
If your monthly budget for furnished housing needs to stay under $600 USD and you don't want to sacrifice quality, Cedritos is the answer. It's not the sexy choice — it's the smart one.
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll connect you with furnished options in Cedritos.
Get Help Finding a Place