Price trend for apartments in San Rafael, Escazú, San José
Month
Median sale price
Exchange rate
August 2026
₡159M
525
September 2026
₡202M
525
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
₡840,000 /month
≈ $1,600
That is a property of 118 m² · 2 bed · 2 bath.
Most fall between ₡682k and ₡1.3M.
Based on 135 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡460,000 /month
12 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,800 /month
123 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
7% more expensivethan Escazú39% more expensivethan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡7,404
Listings quoted in dollars
91%
Gross rental yield
5.0% 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.
How much does an apartment cost in San Rafael, Escazú, San José?
The median sale price for apartments in San Rafael, Escazú, San José is ₡202,125,000. Most are offered between ₡144,375,000 and ₡246,750,000, based on 209 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Rafael, Escazú, San José?
The median rent for apartments in San Rafael, Escazú, San José is ₡840,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡682,500 and ₡1,260,000, based on 135 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in San Rafael, Escazú, San José?
The median price per built square metre for apartments in San Rafael, Escazú, San José is ₡947,546, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what an apartment is worth in San Rafael, Escazú, San José?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡202,125,000, and the price per square metre, ₡947,546. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in San Rafael, Escazú, San José are offered between ₡144M and ₡247M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in San Rafael, Escazú, San José?
The gross rental yield in San Rafael, Escazú, San José is around 5.0% a year: the median rent is ₡840,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡202,125,000. 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.
