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
₡900,000 /month
≈ $1,714
That is a property of 200 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.
Most fall between ₡656k and ₡1.3M.
Based on 1,076 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡550,000 /month
249 listings
Quoted in dollars
$2,000 /month
827 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
Rent per built m²
₡4,547
Listings quoted in dollars
77%
Gross rental yield
7.8% 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 ₡139,125,000. Most are offered between ₡89,250,000 and ₡235,100,000, based on 7,439 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a house in Costa Rica?
The median rent for houses in Costa Rica is ₡900,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡656,250 and ₡1,312,500, based on 1,076 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 ₡626,087, 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, ₡139,125,000, and the price per square metre, ₡626,087. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Costa Rica are offered between ₡89M and ₡235M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Costa Rica?
The gross rental yield in Costa Rica is around 7.8% a year: the median rent is ₡900,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡139,125,000. 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.
