House and home prices in the canton of Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

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

Data for August 2026, across 108 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡203,000,000

≈ $386,667

That is a property of 185 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.

Most fall between ₡131M and ₡300M.

Based on 89 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡75,000,000

20 listings

Quoted in dollars

$420,000

69 listings

The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.

29% more expensive than Guanacaste 58% more expensive than the national average #5 of 69 cantons by price

Price per built m²: ₡1,045,586
Published in the last 30 days: 8
Listings quoted in dollars: 78%

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Rental prices

Median rent

₡787,500 /month

≈ $1,500

That is a property of 175 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡460k and ₡1.2M.

Based on 19 listings.

58% more expensive than Guanacaste 12% cheaper than the national average

Rent per built m²: ₡4,125
Listings quoted in dollars: 89%
Gross rental yield: 4.7% 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 Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

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

Tempate ₡2.6M/m²

Sale ₡328M 10 listings
Veintisiete De Abril ₡1.2M/m²

Sale ₡84M Rent ₡1.2M 17 listings
Tamarindo ₡1.1M/m²

Sale ₡207M Rent ₡1.2M 41 listings
Santa Cruz ₡926k/m²

Sale ₡297M Rent ₡604k 29 listings
Cartagena ₡870k/m²

Sale ₡157M Rent ₡630k 9 listings
Cabo Velas ₡392k/m²

Sale ₡236M Rent ₡420k 2 listings

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Prices for other property types in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

Apartment prices 43 listings

Sale ₡176M Rent ₡450k /month
Lot prices 72 listings

Sale ₡80M Rent ₡150k /month
Farm prices 16 listings

Sale ₡252M
Commercial space prices 5 listings

Sale ₡1,037M Rent ₡2.5M /month

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste?

The median sale price for houses in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste is ₡203,000,000. Most are offered between ₡131,250,000 and ₡300,000,000, based on 89 active listings.

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

The median rent for houses in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste is ₡787,500 per month. Most are offered between ₡460,000 and ₡1,181,250, based on 19 active listings.

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

The median price per built square metre for houses in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste is ₡1,045,586, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

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

Start from the median price for the area, ₡203,000,000, and the price per square metre, ₡1,045,586. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste are offered between ₡131M and ₡300M.

Is it worth buying to rent out in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste?

The gross rental yield in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste is around 4.7% a year: the median rent is ₡787,500 per month and the median sale price is ₡203,000,000. 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.

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