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
₡540,000 /month
≈ $1,174
That is a property of 143 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.
Most fall between ₡460k and ₡821k.
Based on 78 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡500,000 /month
48 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,800 /month
30 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.
35% cheaperthan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡3,556
Listings quoted in dollars
38%
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 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 701 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a house in Cartago?
The median rent for houses in Cartago is ₡540,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡460,000 and ₡821,000, based on 78 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Cartago?
The median price per built square metre for houses in Cartago is ₡538,680, 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, ₡538,680. 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 7.6% a year: the median rent is ₡540,000 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.
