The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
24% cheaperthan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡4,083
Listings quoted in dollars
54%
Gross rental yield
6.1% 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 ₡133,875,000. Most are offered between ₡73,500,000 and ₡208,162,500, based on 323 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a house in Puntarenas?
The median rent for houses in Puntarenas is ₡682,500 per month. Most are offered between ₡450,000 and ₡787,500, based on 35 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, ₡133,875,000, 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 ₡74M and ₡208M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Puntarenas?
The gross rental yield in Puntarenas is around 6.1% a year: the median rent is ₡682,500 per month and the median sale price is ₡133,875,000. 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.
