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
₡603,750 /month
≈ $1,150
That is a property of 74 m² · 2 bed · 2 bath.
Most fall between ₡472k and ₡711k.
Based on 1,568 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡400,000 /month
353 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,200 /month
1,215 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
Rent per built m²
₡8,289
Listings quoted in dollars
77%
Gross rental yield
7.5% 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 ₡97,125,000. Most are offered between ₡72,975,000 and ₡136,500,000, based on 2,150 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Costa Rica?
The median rent for apartments in Costa Rica is ₡603,750 per month. Most are offered between ₡472,500 and ₡711,375, based on 1,568 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 ₡1,038,462, 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, ₡97,125,000, and the price per square metre, ₡1,038,462. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in Costa Rica are offered between ₡73M and ₡137M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Costa Rica?
The gross rental yield in Costa Rica is around 7.5% a year: the median rent is ₡603,750 per month and the median sale price is ₡97,125,000. 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.
