House and home prices in San Rafael, Costa Rica

Prices for houses and homes in San Rafael, Heredia, including houses in gated condominiums, recalculated every month from Anuntico listings.

Data for October 2026, across 212 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡227,850,000

≈ $495,326

That is a property of 344 m² · 4 bed · 3 bath.

Most fall between ₡159M and ₡335M.

Based on 198 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡199,900,000

51 listings

Quoted in dollars

$525,000

147 listings

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

62% more expensive than Heredia 75% more expensive than the national average #4 of 74 cantons by price

Price per built m²: ₡678,008
Published in the last 30 days: 12
Listings quoted in dollars: 74%

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Price trend for houses in San Rafael, Heredia

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡230M	223	525
September 2026	₡230M	189	525
October 2026	₡228M	198	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

₡1,104,000 /month

≈ $2,400

That is a property of 247 m² · 4 bed · 3 bath.

Most fall between ₡641k and ₡1.5M.

Based on 14 listings.

41% more expensive than Heredia 33% more expensive than the national average

Rent per built m²: ₡3,827
Listings quoted in dollars: 79%
Gross rental yield: 5.8% 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 district in San Rafael, Heredia

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

Concepción ₡750k/m²

Sale ₡198M Rent ₡1.6M 29 listings
San Rafael ₡697k/m²

Sale ₡205M Rent ₡1.5M 81 listings
Ángeles ₡676k/m²

Sale ₡253M Rent ₡874k 74 listings
San Josecito ₡604k/m²

Sale ₡156M Rent ₡690k 26 listings
Santiago ₡563k/m²

Sale ₡68M 2 listings

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Prices in nearby areas

Heredia San Pablo Santo Domingo Barva Belén San Isidro Flores Santa Bárbara Sarapiquí

Prices for other property types in San Rafael, Heredia

Apartment prices 9 listings

Sale ₡171M Rent ₡275k /month
Lot prices 104 listings

Sale ₡154M Rent ₡506k /month
Farm prices 37 listings

Sale ₡147M
Commercial space prices 13 listings

Sale ₡200M Rent ₡410k /month
Office prices 1 listings

Rent ₡415k /month

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in San Rafael, Heredia?

The median sale price for houses in San Rafael, Heredia is ₡227,850,000. Most are offered between ₡158,550,000 and ₡335,340,000, based on 198 active listings.

How much does it cost to rent a house in San Rafael, Heredia?

The median rent for houses in San Rafael, Heredia is ₡1,104,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡641,250 and ₡1,472,000, based on 14 active listings.

What is the price per built square metre in San Rafael, Heredia?

The median price per built square metre for houses in San Rafael, Heredia is ₡678,008, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what a house is worth in San Rafael, Heredia?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡227,850,000, and the price per square metre, ₡678,008. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in San Rafael, Heredia are offered between ₡159M and ₡335M.

Is it worth buying to rent out in San Rafael, Heredia?

The gross rental yield in San Rafael, Heredia is around 5.8% a year: the median rent is ₡1,104,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡227,850,000. 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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