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
₡552,000 /month
≈ $1,200
That is a property of 190 m² · 2 bed · 2 bath.
Most fall between ₡414k and ₡828k.
Based on 41 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡450,000 /month
18 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,500 /month
23 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.
33% cheaperthan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡3,578
Listings quoted in dollars
56%
Gross rental yield
4.6% 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 ₡144,490,000. Most are offered between ₡82,800,000 and ₡239,200,000, based on 460 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a house in Puntarenas?
The median rent for houses in Puntarenas is ₡552,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡414,000 and ₡828,000, based on 41 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Puntarenas?
The median price per built square metre for houses in Puntarenas is ₡715,556, 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, ₡144,490,000, and the price per square metre, ₡715,556. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Puntarenas are offered between ₡83M and ₡239M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Puntarenas?
The gross rental yield in Puntarenas is around 4.6% a year: the median rent is ₡552,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡144,490,000. 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.
