The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
41% cheaperthan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡3,846
Listings quoted in dollars
37%
Gross rental yield
7.7% 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 houses by canton in Cartago
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 Cartago is ₡82,057,500. Most are offered between ₡63,000,000 and ₡135,000,000, based on 817 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a house in Cartago?
The median rent for houses in Cartago is ₡525,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡476,250 and ₡708,750, based on 91 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Cartago?
The median price per built square metre for houses in Cartago is ₡548,000, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what a house is worth in Cartago?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡82,057,500, and the price per square metre, ₡548,000. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Cartago are offered between ₡63M and ₡135M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Cartago?
The gross rental yield in Cartago is around 7.7% a year: the median rent is ₡525,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡82,057,500. 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.
