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
₡467,250 /month
≈ $890
That is a property of 92 m² · 2 bed · 2 bath.
Most fall between ₡300k and ₡604k.
Based on 35 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡320,000 /month
21 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,200 /month
14 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
23% cheaperthan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡5,760
Listings quoted in dollars
40%
Gross rental yield
4.3% 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 ₡130,000,000. Most are offered between ₡93,450,000 and ₡155,000,000, based on 33 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cartago?
The median rent for apartments in Cartago is ₡467,250 per month. Most are offered between ₡300,000 and ₡603,750, based on 35 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Cartago?
The median price per built square metre for apartments in Cartago is ₡695,685, 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, ₡130,000,000, and the price per square metre, ₡695,685. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in Cartago are offered between ₡93M and ₡155M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Cartago?
The gross rental yield in Cartago is around 4.3% a year: the median rent is ₡467,250 per month and the median sale price is ₡130,000,000. 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.
