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
₡782,000 /month
≈ $1,700
That is a property of 118 m² · 2 bed · 2 bath.
Most fall between ₡558k and ₡1.1M.
Based on 314 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡315,000 /month
31 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,800 /month
283 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.
42% more expensivethan San José42% more expensivethan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡6,487
Listings quoted in dollars
90%
Gross rental yield
5.3% 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 Escazú, San José
Sorted by price per built m² — the only way to compare areas without property size distorting the picture.
How much does an apartment cost in Escazú, San José?
The median sale price for apartments in Escazú, San José is ₡177,100,000. Most are offered between ₡124,200,000 and ₡223,100,000, based on 404 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Escazú, San José?
The median rent for apartments in Escazú, San José is ₡782,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡557,750 and ₡1,144,250, based on 314 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Escazú, San José?
The median price per built square metre for apartments in Escazú, San José is ₡882,353, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what an apartment is worth in Escazú, San José?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡177,100,000, and the price per square metre, ₡882,353. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in Escazú, San José are offered between ₡124M and ₡223M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Escazú, San José?
The gross rental yield in Escazú, San José is around 5.3% a year: the median rent is ₡782,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡177,100,000. 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.
