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
₡656,250 /month
≈ $1,250
That is a property of 80 m² · 2 bed · 2 bath.
Most fall between ₡315k and ₡1.1M.
Based on 21 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡425,000 /month
5 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,375 /month
16 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
9% more expensivethan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡9,068
Listings quoted in dollars
76%
Gross rental yield
6.1% 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 Puntarenas
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 Puntarenas is ₡128,625,000. Most are offered between ₡102,375,000 and ₡175,875,000, based on 117 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Puntarenas?
The median rent for apartments in Puntarenas is ₡656,250 per month. Most are offered between ₡315,000 and ₡1,050,000, based on 21 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Puntarenas?
The median price per built square metre for apartments in Puntarenas is ₡1,460,543, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what an apartment is worth in Puntarenas?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡128,625,000, and the price per square metre, ₡1,460,543. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in Puntarenas are offered between ₡102M and ₡176M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Puntarenas?
The gross rental yield in Puntarenas is around 6.1% a year: the median rent is ₡656,250 per month and the median sale price is ₡128,625,000. 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.
