The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
About the samethan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡7,500
Listings quoted in dollars
80%
Gross rental yield
4.1% 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 canton in San José
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 San José?
The median sale price for commercial spaces in San José is ₡225,750,000. Most are offered between ₡100,662,500 and ₡632,100,000, based on 203 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a commercial space in San José?
The median rent for commercial spaces in San José is ₡777,788 per month. Most are offered between ₡472,500 and ₡1,312,500, based on 238 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in San José?
The median price per built square metre for commercial spaces in San José is ₡733,805, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what a commercial space is worth in San José?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡225,750,000, and the price per square metre, ₡733,805. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all commercial spaces listed in San José are offered between ₡101M and ₡632M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in San José?
The gross rental yield in San José is around 4.1% a year: the median rent is ₡777,788 per month and the median sale price is ₡225,750,000. 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.
