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
₡791,000 /month
≈ $1,720
That is a property of 110 m².
Most fall between ₡460k and ₡1.5M.
Based on 474 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡550,000 /month
124 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,933 /month
350 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.
Rent per built m²
₡7,424
Listings quoted in dollars
74%
Gross rental yield
5.1% 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 commercial spaces by province in Costa Rica
Sorted by price per built m² — the only way to compare areas without property size distorting the picture.
How much does a commercial space cost in Costa Rica?
The median sale price for commercial spaces in Costa Rica is ₡187,868,830. Most are offered between ₡98,975,000 and ₡415,000,000, based on 420 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a commercial space in Costa Rica?
The median rent for commercial spaces in Costa Rica is ₡791,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡460,000 and ₡1,486,260, based on 474 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Costa Rica?
The median price per built square metre for commercial spaces in Costa Rica is ₡597,403, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what a commercial space is worth in Costa Rica?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡187,868,830, and the price per square metre, ₡597,403. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all commercial spaces listed in Costa Rica are offered between ₡99M and ₡415M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Costa Rica?
The gross rental yield in Costa Rica is around 5.1% a year: the median rent is ₡791,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡187,868,830. 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.
