Each month uses its own exchange rate: when a large share of the supply is quoted in dollars, a move in the colón also moves this line.
Rental prices
Median rent
₡552,000 /month
≈ $1,200
That is a property of 75 m² · 2 bed · 2 bath.
Most fall between ₡437k and ₡644k.
Based on 1,883 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡400,000 /month
428 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,200 /month
1,455 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.
Rent per built m²
₡7,500
Listings quoted in dollars
77%
Gross rental yield
7.6% a year
Twelve months of the median rent over the median sale price. They come from two different sets of listings, so this compares areas rather than describing any one property: it does not deduct maintenance, taxes or months without a tenant.
Prices for apartments by province in Costa Rica
Sorted by price per built m² — the only way to compare areas without property size distorting the picture.
The median sale price for apartments in Costa Rica is ₡87,400,000. Most are offered between ₡66,700,000 and ₡133,400,000, based on 2,521 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Costa Rica?
The median rent for apartments in Costa Rica is ₡552,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡437,000 and ₡644,000, based on 1,883 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Costa Rica?
The median price per built square metre for apartments in Costa Rica is ₡942,169, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what an apartment is worth in Costa Rica?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡87,400,000, and the price per square metre, ₡942,169. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in Costa Rica are offered between ₡67M and ₡133M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Costa Rica?
The gross rental yield in Costa Rica is around 7.6% a year: the median rent is ₡552,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡87,400,000. It is a reference for comparing areas rather than the return on any one property, since it does not deduct maintenance, taxes or months without a tenant.
