Apartment and condo prices in Desamparados, Costa Rica

Prices for apartments and condos in Desamparados, San José, recalculated every month from Anuntico listings.

Data for October 2026, across 27 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡102,750,000

≈ $223,370

That is a property of 164 m² · 5 bed · 3 bath.

Most fall between ₡59M and ₡125M.

Based on 12 listings.

13% more expensive than San José 18% more expensive than the national average #12 of 27 cantons by price

Price per built m²: ₡655,833
Published in the last 30 days: 1
Listings quoted in dollars: 33%

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Price trend for apartments in Desamparados, San José

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡93M	9	525
September 2026	₡96M	10	525
October 2026	₡103M	12	460

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. The line only joins comparable months: when the number of listings moves by more than 20% from one month to the next, it starts again.

Rental prices

Median rent

₡200,000 /month

≈ $435

That is a property of 48 m² · 1 bed · 1 bath.

Most fall between ₡180k and ₡285k.

Based on 15 listings.

64% cheaper than San José 64% cheaper than the national average

Rent per built m²: ₡5,527
Listings quoted in dollars: 7%
Gross rental yield: 2.3% 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 district in Desamparados, San José

Sorted by price per built m² — the only way to compare areas without property size distorting the picture.

Desamparados ₡948k/m²

Sale ₡59M Rent ₡180k 9 listings
San Antonio ₡782k/m²

Sale ₡121M Rent ₡580k 5 listings
San Rafael Abajo ₡346k/m²

Sale ₡90M Rent ₡181k 5 listings
Gravilias ₡317k/m²

Sale ₡131M Rent ₡290k 2 listings
San Miguel ₡250k/m²

Sale ₡50M Rent ₡450k 2 listings
Damas —

Rent ₡200k 2 listings
Los Guido —

Rent ₡240k 1 listings
San Rafael Arriba —

Rent ₡300k 1 listings

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Prices for other property types in Desamparados, San José

House prices 189 listings

Sale ₡76M Rent ₡550k /month
Lot prices 63 listings

Sale ₡91M Rent ₡460k /month
Farm prices 15 listings

Sale ₡359M
Commercial space prices 31 listings

Sale ₡212M Rent ₡407k /month

Frequently asked questions

How much does an apartment cost in Desamparados, San José?

The median sale price for apartments in Desamparados, San José is ₡102,750,000. Most are offered between ₡59,350,000 and ₡125,025,000, based on 12 active listings.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Desamparados, San José?

The median rent for apartments in Desamparados, San José is ₡200,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡180,390 and ₡285,000, based on 15 active listings.

What is the price per built square metre in Desamparados, San José?

The median price per built square metre for apartments in Desamparados, San José is ₡655,833, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what an apartment is worth in Desamparados, San José?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡102,750,000, and the price per square metre, ₡655,833. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in Desamparados, San José are offered between ₡59M and ₡125M.

Is it worth buying to rent out in Desamparados, San José?

The gross rental yield in Desamparados, San José is around 2.3% a year: the median rent is ₡200,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡102,750,000. 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.

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