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 November 2026, across 9,701 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡131,100,000

≈ $285,000

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

Most fall between ₡87M and ₡221M.

Based on 8,495 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡89,500,000

2,968 listings

Quoted in dollars

$360,000

5,527 listings

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

Price per built m²: ₡584,801
Published in the last 30 days: 459
Listings quoted in dollars: 65%

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Price trend for houses in Costa Rica

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡129M	8,127	525
September 2026	₡139M	7,439	525
October 2026	₡130M	8,263	460
November 2026	₡131M	8,495	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. The line only joins comparable months: when the number of listings moves by more than 20% from one month to the next, it starts again.

Rental prices

Median rent

₡828,000 /month

≈ $1,800

That is a property of 200 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.

Most fall between ₡600k and ₡1.2M.

Based on 1,206 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡550,000 /month

278 listings

Quoted in dollars

$2,000 /month

928 listings

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

Rent per built m²: ₡4,109
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 ₡945k/m²

Sale ₡192M Rent ₡897k 297 listings
Puntarenas ₡706k/m²

Sale ₡139M Rent ₡552k 524 listings
Alajuela ₡614k/m²

Sale ₡125M Rent ₡680k 1,901 listings
Heredia ₡604k/m²

Sale ₡145M Rent ₡782k 1,736 listings
San José ₡568k/m²

Sale ₡138M Rent ₡1.0M 4,343 listings
Cartago ₡536k/m²

Sale ₡85M Rent ₡550k 782 listings
Limón ₡404k/m²

Sale ₡60M Rent ₡1.4M 118 listings

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Prices for other property types in Costa Rica

Apartment prices 4,488 listings

Sale ₡87M Rent ₡550k /month
Lot prices 3,445 listings

Sale ₡77M Rent ₡1.2M /month
Farm prices 2,057 listings

Sale ₡166M Rent ₡1.1M /month
Commercial space prices 923 listings

Sale ₡195M Rent ₡850k /month
Office prices 377 listings

Sale ₡188M 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 ₡131,100,000. Most are offered between ₡87,400,000 and ₡220,800,000, based on 8,495 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 ₡600,000 and ₡1,242,000, based on 1,206 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 ₡584,801, 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, ₡131,100,000, and the price per square metre, ₡584,801. 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 ₡131,100,000. 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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