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
₡1,000,000 /month
≈ $1,905
That is a property of 121 m².
Most fall between ₡525k and ₡1.8M.
Based on 227 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡600,000 /month
44 listings
Quoted in dollars
$2,250 /month
183 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
12% more expensivethan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡8,264
Listings quoted in dollars
81%
Gross rental yield
5.7% 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 ₡210,000,000. Most are offered between ₡105,000,000 and ₡627,375,000, based on 193 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 ₡1,000,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡525,000 and ₡1,834,350, based on 227 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 ₡725,938, 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, ₡210,000,000, and the price per square metre, ₡725,938. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all commercial spaces listed in San José are offered between ₡105M and ₡627M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in San José?
The gross rental yield in San José is around 5.7% a year: the median rent is ₡1,000,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡210,000,000. 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.
