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
₡552,000 /month
≈ $1,200
That is a property of 74 m² · 2 bed · 1 bath.
Most fall between ₡460k and ₡690k.
Based on 1,460 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡420,000 /month
259 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,250 /month
1,201 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.
About the samethan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡7,973
Listings quoted in dollars
82%
Gross rental yield
7.3% 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 ₡91,080,000. Most are offered between ₡70,000,000 and ₡138,000,000, based on 1,835 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San José?
The median rent for apartments in San José is ₡552,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡460,000 and ₡690,000, based on 1,460 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 ₡963,579, 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, ₡91,080,000, and the price per square metre, ₡963,579. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in San José are offered between ₡70M and ₡138M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in San José?
The gross rental yield in San José is around 7.3% a year: the median rent is ₡552,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡91,080,000. 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.
