The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
Rent per built m²
₡4,615
Listings quoted in dollars
77%
Gross rental yield
8.3% 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.
The median sale price for houses in Costa Rica is ₡128,625,000. Most are offered between ₡85,000,000 and ₡199,750,000, based on 8,127 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a house in Costa Rica?
The median rent for houses in Costa Rica is ₡892,500 per month. Most are offered between ₡650,000 and ₡1,266,563, based on 1,340 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 ₡601,563, 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, ₡128,625,000, and the price per square metre, ₡601,563. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Costa Rica are offered between ₡85M and ₡200M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Costa Rica?
The gross rental yield in Costa Rica is around 8.3% a year: the median rent is ₡892,500 per month and the median sale price is ₡128,625,000. 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.
