The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
8% more expensivethan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡9,188
Listings quoted in dollars
83%
Gross rental yield
8.4% 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 San José
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 San José is ₡88,725,000. Most are offered between ₡70,000,000 and ₡118,125,000, based on 1,611 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San José?
The median rent for apartments in San José is ₡624,750 per month. Most are offered between ₡498,750 and ₡708,750, based on 1,503 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in San José?
The median price per built square metre for apartments in San José is ₡1,052,027, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what an apartment is worth in San José?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡88,725,000, and the price per square metre, ₡1,052,027. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in San José are offered between ₡70M and ₡118M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in San José?
The gross rental yield in San José is around 8.4% a year: the median rent is ₡624,750 per month and the median sale price is ₡88,725,000. 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.
