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
₡420,000 /month
≈ $913
That is a property of 78 m² · 2 bed · 1 bath.
Most fall between ₡330k and ₡598k.
Based on 17 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡330,000 /month
9 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,250 /month
8 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.
5% cheaperthan Cartago24% cheaperthan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡6,067
Listings quoted in dollars
47%
Gross rental yield
3.7% 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 district in La Unión, Cartago
Sorted by price per built m² — the only way to compare areas without property size distorting the picture.
How much does an apartment cost in La Unión, Cartago?
The median sale price for apartments in La Unión, Cartago is ₡135,700,000. Most are offered between ₡108,100,000 and ₡167,800,000, based on 31 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in La Unión, Cartago?
The median rent for apartments in La Unión, Cartago is ₡420,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡330,000 and ₡598,000, based on 17 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in La Unión, Cartago?
The median price per built square metre for apartments in La Unión, Cartago is ₡642,094, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what an apartment is worth in La Unión, Cartago?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡135,700,000, and the price per square metre, ₡642,094. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in La Unión, Cartago are offered between ₡108M and ₡168M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in La Unión, Cartago?
The gross rental yield in La Unión, Cartago is around 3.7% a year: the median rent is ₡420,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡135,700,000. 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.
