The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
9% more expensivethan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡9,217
Listings quoted in dollars
74%
Gross rental yield
6.6% 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 ₡114,975,000. Most are offered between ₡102,375,000 and ₡154,350,000, based on 75 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Puntarenas?
The median rent for apartments in Puntarenas is ₡630,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡301,875 and ₡2,235,000, based on 19 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Puntarenas?
The median price per built square metre for apartments in Puntarenas is ₡1,400,000, 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, ₡114,975,000, and the price per square metre, ₡1,400,000. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in Puntarenas are offered between ₡102M and ₡154M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Puntarenas?
The gross rental yield in Puntarenas is around 6.6% a year: the median rent is ₡630,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡114,975,000. 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.
