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
₡640,000 /month
≈ $1,219
That is a property of 185 m² · 2 bed · 2 bath.
Most fall between ₡416k and ₡959k.
Based on 40 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡450,000 /month
18 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,500 /month
22 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
29% cheaperthan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡4,176
Listings quoted in dollars
55%
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 Puntarenas
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 Puntarenas is ₡141,750,000. Most are offered between ₡79,250,000 and ₡236,250,000, based on 390 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a house in Puntarenas?
The median rent for houses in Puntarenas is ₡640,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡416,250 and ₡958,750, based on 40 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Puntarenas?
The median price per built square metre for houses in Puntarenas is ₡746,053, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what a house is worth in Puntarenas?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡141,750,000, and the price per square metre, ₡746,053. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Puntarenas are offered between ₡79M and ₡236M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Puntarenas?
The gross rental yield in Puntarenas is around 5.4% a year: the median rent is ₡640,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡141,750,000. 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.
