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
₡813,750 /month
≈ $1,550
That is a property of 175 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.
Most fall between ₡481k and ₡1.4M.
Based on 42 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡475,000 /month
11 listings
Quoted in dollars
$2,290 /month
31 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
10% cheaperthan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡4,167
Listings quoted in dollars
74%
Gross rental yield
5.4% 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 ₡179,550,000. Most are offered between ₡105,000,000 and ₡375,375,000, based on 171 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a house in Guanacaste?
The median rent for houses in Guanacaste is ₡813,750 per month. Most are offered between ₡481,250 and ₡1,430,625, based on 42 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Guanacaste?
The median price per built square metre for houses in Guanacaste is ₡918,997, 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, ₡179,550,000, and the price per square metre, ₡918,997. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Guanacaste are offered between ₡105M and ₡375M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Guanacaste?
The gross rental yield in Guanacaste is around 5.4% a year: the median rent is ₡813,750 per month and the median sale price is ₡179,550,000. 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.
