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
₡630,000 /month
≈ $1,200
That is a property of 72 m² · 2 bed · 2 bath.
Most fall between ₡510k and ₡735k.
Based on 1,202 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡420,000 /month
207 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,250 /month
995 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
4% more expensivethan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡8,990
Listings quoted in dollars
83%
Gross rental yield
7.6% 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 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 ₡99,750,000. Most are offered between ₡76,125,000 and ₡141,750,000, based on 1,545 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San José?
The median rent for apartments in San José is ₡630,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡510,000 and ₡735,000, based on 1,202 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 ₡1,072,581, 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, ₡99,750,000, and the price per square metre, ₡1,072,581. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in San José are offered between ₡76M and ₡142M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in San José?
The gross rental yield in San José is around 7.6% a year: the median rent is ₡630,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡99,750,000. 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.
