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
₡828,000 /month
≈ $1,800
That is a property of 140 m².
Most fall between ₡593k and ₡1.4M.
Based on 23 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡800,000 /month
7 listings
Quoted in dollars
$2,225 /month
16 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.
5% more expensivethan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡7,609
Listings quoted in dollars
70%
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 commercial spaces by canton in Cartago
Sorted by price per built m² — the only way to compare areas without property size distorting the picture.
The median sale price for commercial spaces in Cartago is ₡121,900,000. Most are offered between ₡98,500,000 and ₡170,000,000, based on 31 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a commercial space in Cartago?
The median rent for commercial spaces in Cartago is ₡828,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡593,400 and ₡1,351,710, based on 23 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Cartago?
The median price per built square metre for commercial spaces in Cartago is ₡471,429, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what a commercial space is worth in Cartago?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡121,900,000, and the price per square metre, ₡471,429. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all commercial spaces listed in Cartago are offered between ₡99M and ₡170M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Cartago?
The gross rental yield in Cartago is around 8.2% a year: the median rent is ₡828,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡121,900,000. 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.
