Price trend for apartments in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste
Month
Median sale price
Exchange rate
August 2026
₡176M
525
September 2026
₡176M
525
October 2026
₡179M
460
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
₡450,000 /month
≈ $978
That is a property of 60 m² · 1 bed · 1 bath.
Most fall between ₡300k and ₡598k.
Based on 23 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡325,000 /month
12 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,300 /month
11 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.
20% more expensivethan Guanacaste18% cheaperthan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡7,500
Listings quoted in dollars
48%
Gross rental yield
3.0% 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 Santa Cruz, Guanacaste
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 Santa Cruz, Guanacaste?
The median sale price for apartments in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste is ₡178,940,000. Most are offered between ₡152,720,000 and ₡282,670,000, based on 31 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste?
The median rent for apartments in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste is ₡450,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡300,000 and ₡598,000, based on 23 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste?
The median price per built square metre for apartments in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste is ₡1,490,396, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what an apartment is worth in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡178,940,000, and the price per square metre, ₡1,490,396. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste are offered between ₡153M and ₡283M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste?
The gross rental yield in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste is around 3.0% a year: the median rent is ₡450,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡178,940,000. 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.
