The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
44% cheaperthan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡3,600
Listings quoted in dollars
62%
Gross rental yield
3.8% 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 canton in Guanacaste
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 Guanacaste is ₡156,975,000. Most are offered between ₡94,875,000 and ₡257,250,000, based on 159 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a house in Guanacaste?
The median rent for houses in Guanacaste is ₡500,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡367,500 and ₡787,500, based on 39 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Guanacaste?
The median price per built square metre for houses in Guanacaste is ₡913,154, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what a house is worth in Guanacaste?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡156,975,000, and the price per square metre, ₡913,154. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Guanacaste are offered between ₡95M and ₡257M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Guanacaste?
The gross rental yield in Guanacaste is around 3.8% a year: the median rent is ₡500,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡156,975,000. 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.
