House and home prices in Nicoya, Costa Rica

Prices for houses and homes in Nicoya, Guanacaste, including houses in gated condominiums, recalculated every month from Anuntico listings.

Data for October 2026, across 29 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡151,800,000

≈ $330,000

That is a property of 162 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡92M and ₡280M.

Based on 19 listings.

19% cheaper than Guanacaste 17% more expensive than the national average #20 of 74 cantons by price

Price per built m²: ₡782,000
Published in the last 30 days: 1
Listings quoted in dollars: 84%

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Price trend for houses in Nicoya, Guanacaste

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
September 2026	₡171M	17	525
October 2026	₡152M	19	460

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. The line only joins comparable months: when the number of listings moves by more than 20% from one month to the next, it starts again.

Rental prices

Median rent

₡445,500 /month

≈ $968

That is a property of 120 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡287k and ₡538k.

Based on 10 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡500,000 /month

5 listings

Quoted in dollars

$850 /month

5 listings

The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.

47% cheaper than Guanacaste 46% cheaper than the national average

Rent per built m²: ₡2,125
Listings quoted in dollars: 50%
Gross rental yield: 3.5% 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 district in Nicoya, Guanacaste

Sorted by price per built m² — the only way to compare areas without property size distorting the picture.

Nosara ₡2.7M/m²

Sale ₡303M Rent ₡380k 4 listings
Sámara ₡925k/m²

Sale ₡184M Rent ₡500k 6 listings
Nicoya ₡667k/m²

Sale ₡92M Rent ₡500k 18 listings
San Antonio ₡208k/m²

Sale ₡131M 1 listings

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Prices in nearby areas

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Prices for other property types in Nicoya, Guanacaste

Apartment prices 4 listings

Sale ₡161M Rent ₡250k /month
Lot prices 44 listings

Sale ₡59M
Farm prices 18 listings

Sale ₡288M

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in Nicoya, Guanacaste?

The median sale price for houses in Nicoya, Guanacaste is ₡151,800,000. Most are offered between ₡92,000,000 and ₡280,370,000, based on 19 active listings.

How much does it cost to rent a house in Nicoya, Guanacaste?

The median rent for houses in Nicoya, Guanacaste is ₡445,500 per month. Most are offered between ₡287,000 and ₡537,500, based on 10 active listings.

What is the price per built square metre in Nicoya, Guanacaste?

The median price per built square metre for houses in Nicoya, Guanacaste is ₡782,000, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what a house is worth in Nicoya, Guanacaste?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡151,800,000, and the price per square metre, ₡782,000. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Nicoya, Guanacaste are offered between ₡92M and ₡280M.

Is it worth buying to rent out in Nicoya, Guanacaste?

The gross rental yield in Nicoya, Guanacaste is around 3.5% a year: the median rent is ₡445,500 per month and the median sale price is ₡151,800,000. 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.

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