$110k-$293k, based on 2026 Medellin market ranges.
Laureles real estate data
Laureles, Medellin: prices, safety, walkability, and buyer tradeoffs.
Use this page to pressure-test a Laureles apartment before you tour it: what prices look like, where the premium comes from, what the official data says, and which block-level risks can change the deal.
Map Laureles recordsComuna 11Laureles-Estadio
Flat streets, mature apartments, major amenities, and real safety/noise tradeoffs.
Used-apartment range; adjust for age, parking, renovation, and exact block.
Comuna 11 ranked above Medellin citywide IMCV 49.00 in the city profile.
2019 rate was above the city rate of 1,047 / 100k; security due diligence matters.
Bottom line
What the numbers actually imply.
Prices are premium, but not El Poblado premium.
Laureles sits below prime El Poblado pricing and above value areas such as Estadio and Belen. You are paying for central-west location, flat streets, restaurants, parks, and older-but-large apartment stock.
Walkability is real, but block quality varies.
The city profile shows 20.6% of Comuna 11 workers walking as their main commute mode, but the 2025 POT process flagged sidewalk invasion, motorcycles, advertising, and parking pressure.
Safety is not a simple yes/no.
The homicide rate was lower than the city rate in the profile, but person-theft was much higher. For a buyer or renter, the relevant question is building access, lighting, route home, street activity, and phone-theft exposure.
Noise and short-stay rentals are value risks.
The local debate and POT notes both point to noise, nightlife, short-term rentals, tourist pressure, and loss of residential character as practical risks around the most active corridors.
2026 price context
How Laureles compares with nearby buyer alternatives.
These ranges are useful for screening listings. They are not appraisals. A specific unit can move outside the band based on exact block, building quality, renovation, parking, view, and rental restrictions.AreaPositioningTotal pricePrice / m2Read
El Poblado primePremium / expatCOP 900M-2.5BCOP 6.0M-9.5M
Higher ceiling, newer towers, more international buyer demand.
Ciudad del RioModern / commuteCOP 520M-1.3BCOP 5.6M-8.2M
Similar per-m2 band, usually newer inventory and a different lifestyle profile.
LaurelesWalkable / popularCOP 450M-1.2BCOP 5.4M-8.0M
Strong lifestyle premium for flat streets, parks, cafes, and larger older apartments.
EstadioValue / centralCOP 300M-700MCOP 4.5M-6.2M
Usually cheaper than core Laureles, with more event and transit tradeoffs.
BelenFamily / balancedCOP 280M-750MCOP 3.8M-5.2M
More budget flexibility, less of the Laureles walkable-premium effect.
Source: 2026 Medellin housing price ranges. Use these as screening bands, then validate against current comparable listings.
Budget translation
What different budgets tend to buy in Laureles.
Roughly 55 m2 near the edge of Laureles or nearby Estadio/Belen, often older inventory.
Around 110 m2 in Laureles if the building age, finish level, and block are not top-tier.
Around 150 m2 apartment, or a renovated house on a residential street if inventory exists.
A larger renovated apartment or house; compare carefully with El Poblado and Ciudad del Rio.
Official comuna profile
Official Comuna 11 stats that matter before buying or renting.
Population
123,1852020 population in Comuna 11
4.8%Share of Medellin population
36.4%Population between ages 29 and 54
Housing
58.0%Households with fully paid housing
32.0%Households renting or subrenting
81.5%Households living in apartments
Mobility
28.7%Commute mainly by private transport
26.1%Commute mainly by bus
20.6%Commute mainly by walking
Security
20.3 / 100kHomicide rate; city rate was 23.22
2,728 / 100kPerson-theft rate; city rate was 1,047
HighestCity rank for car-theft cases in 2019
Source: Medellin Comuna 11 planning profile. Safety and mobility figures are local profile indicators, not a guarantee for any exact block or building.
Deal risks
The Laureles issues that can change value after move-in.
Noise
Council and POT notes call out nightlife, commerce, party corridors, and sleep disruption.
Visit after 9 p.m.; ask the building about noise complaints and short-stay tenants.Parking pressure
Residents flagged new apartment and hotel projects without enough parking.
Do not assume street parking works. Confirm deeded parking, visitor spots, and garage access.Street theft
2019 person-theft rate was more than 2.6x the city rate in the city profile.
Score the exact route to transit, grocery, cafes, and the building entrance.Overpaying for charm
Older apartments can be large, but elevator, plumbing, facade, and reserve-fund issues change true cost.
Compare all-in price: purchase + closing + admin fee + likely renovation + building reserves.Block-by-block search
Where to focus depending on your tolerance for noise, traffic, and price.
Micro-areaBest forWatch before you buy or rent
Primer Parque / Segundo ParqueRestaurants, cafes, premium Laureles feel
Higher asking prices, nighttime noise, limited parking, short-stay rental pressure.
Avenida Jardin / NutibaraClassic leafy Laureles, daily errands, central walkability
Traffic exposure, balcony noise, older-building maintenance.
La 70 / Estadio edgeTransit, sports events, nightlife, rental liquidity
Concert/game-day disruption, party noise, tourist use.
Bolivariana / UPB sideUniversity access, quieter residential pockets, long-term rental demand
Student turnover, building rules, weekday traffic.
Conquistadores / Parques del RioRiver-park access, central-city connectivity
Visitor volume, event pressure, safety perception around busy public-space edges.
Raizia records
103,189 Laureles property records indexed.
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Tour checklist
What to verify before an offer.
- Calculate price per m2 before negotiating and compare it with the local screening band.
- Ask for monthly administration fee, reserve-fund balance, special assessments, and elevator age.
- Confirm whether short-term rentals are allowed in the building bylaws.
- Walk the block at morning commute, dinner, and after 9 p.m.
- Check building access: porter hours, cameras, lighting, garage entry, and package handling.
- Price renovation separately: kitchen, bathrooms, windows, plumbing, electrical, paint, and flooring.
- Validate matricula, CBML, use, and any limitations before signing.
Sources
Data sources used for this page.
Raizia uses these sources as buyer context alongside property records. Market ranges are directional and should be checked against current comparables before an offer.