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
₡598,000 /month
≈ $1,300
That is a property of 81 m² · 2 bed · 2 bath.
Most fall between ₡500k and ₡698k.
Based on 258 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡500,000 /month
35 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,300 /month
223 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.
8% more expensivethan San José8% more expensivethan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡7,667
Listings quoted in dollars
86%
Gross rental yield
8.2% 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, San José?
The median sale price for apartments in Santa Ana, San José is ₡87,400,000. Most are offered between ₡75,555,000 and ₡114,977,000, based on 343 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Ana, San José?
The median rent for apartments in Santa Ana, San José is ₡598,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡500,000 and ₡697,500, based on 258 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Santa Ana, San José?
The median price per built square metre for apartments in Santa Ana, San José is ₡846,400, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what an apartment is worth in Santa Ana, San José?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡87,400,000, and the price per square metre, ₡846,400. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in Santa Ana, San José are offered between ₡76M and ₡115M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Santa Ana, San José?
The gross rental yield in Santa Ana, San José is around 8.2% a year: the median rent is ₡598,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡87,400,000. 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.
