The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
Rent per built m²
₡8,413
Listings quoted in dollars
79%
Gross rental yield
8.1% 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 ₡86,000,000. Most are offered between ₡67,200,000 and ₡114,993,750, based on 2,190 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Costa Rica?
The median rent for apartments in Costa Rica is ₡577,500 per month. Most are offered between ₡472,500 and ₡682,500, based on 1,993 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 ₡1,013,514, 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, ₡86,000,000, and the price per square metre, ₡1,013,514. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in Costa Rica are offered between ₡67M and ₡115M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Costa Rica?
The gross rental yield in Costa Rica is around 8.1% a year: the median rent is ₡577,500 per month and the median sale price is ₡86,000,000. 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.
