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
₡375,000 /month
≈ $815
That is a property of 60 m² · 1 bed · 1 bath.
Most fall between ₡252k and ₡550k.
Based on 32 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡300,000 /month
15 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,100 /month
17 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.
32% cheaperthan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡6,667
Listings quoted in dollars
53%
Gross rental yield
2.8% 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 Guanacaste
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 Guanacaste is ₡161,000,000. Most are offered between ₡140,760,000 and ₡248,860,000, based on 46 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Guanacaste?
The median rent for apartments in Guanacaste is ₡375,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡252,250 and ₡550,500, based on 32 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Guanacaste?
The median price per built square metre for apartments in Guanacaste is ₡1,428,205, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what an apartment is worth in Guanacaste?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡161,000,000, and the price per square metre, ₡1,428,205. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in Guanacaste are offered between ₡141M and ₡249M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Guanacaste?
The gross rental yield in Guanacaste is around 2.8% a year: the median rent is ₡375,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡161,000,000. 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.
