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
₡533,400 /month
≈ $1,016
That is a property of 142 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.
Most fall between ₡472k and ₡800k.
Based on 73 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡500,000 /month
45 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,800 /month
28 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
41% cheaperthan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡3,733
Listings quoted in dollars
38%
Gross rental yield
7.5% 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 ₡85,000,000. Most are offered between ₡65,000,000 and ₡145,000,000, based on 659 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a house in Cartago?
The median rent for houses in Cartago is ₡533,400 per month. Most are offered between ₡472,500 and ₡800,000, based on 73 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Cartago?
The median price per built square metre for houses in Cartago is ₡550,000, 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, ₡85,000,000, and the price per square metre, ₡550,000. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Cartago are offered between ₡65M and ₡145M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Cartago?
The gross rental yield in Cartago is around 7.5% a year: the median rent is ₡533,400 per month and the median sale price is ₡85,000,000. 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.
