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
₡440,000 /month
≈ $957
That is a property of 92 m² · 2 bed · 2 bath.
Most fall between ₡315k and ₡552k.
Based on 36 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡330,000 /month
21 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,200 /month
15 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.
20% cheaperthan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡5,343
Listings quoted in dollars
42%
Gross rental yield
4.2% 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 canton in Cartago
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 Cartago is ₡126,500,000. Most are offered between ₡92,000,000 and ₡155,000,000, based on 37 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cartago?
The median rent for apartments in Cartago is ₡440,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡315,000 and ₡552,000, based on 36 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Cartago?
The median price per built square metre for apartments in Cartago is ₡631,936, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what an apartment is worth in Cartago?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡126,500,000, and the price per square metre, ₡631,936. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in Cartago are offered between ₡92M and ₡155M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Cartago?
The gross rental yield in Cartago is around 4.2% a year: the median rent is ₡440,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡126,500,000. 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.
