House and home prices in Costa Rica

Prices for houses and homes in Costa Rica, including houses in gated condominiums, recalculated every month from Anuntico listings.

Data for October 2026, across 9,501 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡130,000,000

≈ $282,609

That is a property of 230 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.

Most fall between ₡87M and ₡221M.

Based on 8,263 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡89,000,000

2,882 listings

Quoted in dollars

$360,000

5,381 listings

The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.

Price per built m²: ₡583,333
Published in the last 30 days: 405
Listings quoted in dollars: 65%

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Price trend for houses in Costa Rica

Month	Median sale price	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡129M	525
September 2026	₡139M	525
October 2026	₡130M	460

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 202 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.

Most fall between ₡601k and ₡1.2M.

Based on 1,238 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡550,000 /month

289 listings

Quoted in dollars

$2,000 /month

949 listings

The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.

Rent per built m²: ₡4,089
Listings quoted in dollars: 77%
Gross rental yield: 7.6% 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 houses by province in Costa Rica

Sorted by price per built m² — the only way to compare areas without property size distorting the picture.

Guanacaste ₡931k/m²

Sale ₡187M Rent ₡840k 286 listings
Puntarenas ₡716k/m²

Sale ₡144M Rent ₡552k 501 listings
Alajuela ₡612k/m²

Sale ₡125M Rent ₡685k 1,882 listings
Heredia ₡600k/m²

Sale ₡140M Rent ₡782k 1,682 listings
San José ₡569k/m²

Sale ₡138M Rent ₡966k 4,262 listings
Cartago ₡539k/m²

Sale ₡85M Rent ₡540k 779 listings
Limón ₡412k/m²

Sale ₡70M Rent ₡301k 109 listings

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Prices for other property types in Costa Rica

Apartment prices 4,404 listings

Sale ₡87M Rent ₡552k /month
Lot prices 3,316 listings

Sale ₡76M Rent ₡1.2M /month
Farm prices 2,065 listings

Sale ₡169M Rent ₡943k /month
Commercial space prices 894 listings

Sale ₡188M Rent ₡791k /month
Office prices 405 listings

Sale ₡186M Rent ₡1.4M /month

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in Costa Rica?

The median sale price for houses in Costa Rica is ₡130,000,000. Most are offered between ₡87,400,000 and ₡220,800,000, based on 8,263 active listings.

How much does it cost to rent a house in Costa Rica?

The median rent for houses in Costa Rica is ₡828,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡601,225 and ₡1,214,250, based on 1,238 active listings.

What is the price per built square metre in Costa Rica?

The median price per built square metre for houses in Costa Rica is ₡583,333, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what a house is worth in Costa Rica?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡130,000,000, and the price per square metre, ₡583,333. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Costa Rica are offered between ₡87M and ₡221M.

Is it worth buying to rent out in Costa Rica?

The gross rental yield in Costa Rica is around 7.6% a year: the median rent is ₡828,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡130,000,000. 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.

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