House and home prices in Puntarenas, Costa Rica

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

Data for October 2026, across 501 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡144,490,000

≈ $314,109

That is a property of 200 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡83M and ₡239M.

Based on 460 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡70,000,000

124 listings

Quoted in dollars

$380,000

336 listings

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

11% more expensive than the national average

Price per built m²: ₡715,556
Published in the last 30 days: 14
Listings quoted in dollars: 73%

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Price trend for houses in Puntarenas

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
September 2026	₡142M	390	525
October 2026	₡144M	460	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

₡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% cheaper than 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.

Osa ₡920k/m²

Sale ₡166M 27 listings
Parrita ₡842k/m²

Sale ₡117M Rent ₡550k 63 listings
Puntarenas ₡834k/m²

Sale ₡200M Rent ₡650k 93 listings
Garabito ₡779k/m²

Sale ₡161M Rent ₡598k 210 listings
Quepos ₡748k/m²

Sale ₡150M Rent ₡30k 13 listings
Esparza ₡554k/m²

Sale ₡128M Rent ₡828k 30 listings
Montes De Oro ₡515k/m²

Sale ₡83M Rent ₡552k 9 listings
Golfito ₡500k/m²

Sale ₡127M Rent ₡195k 13 listings
Buenos Aires ₡415k/m²

Sale ₡127M 7 listings
Coto Brus ₡344k/m²

Sale ₡67M 33 listings
Corredores ₡145k/m²

Sale ₡45M 3 listings

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Prices in nearby areas

San José Heredia Alajuela Cartago Guanacaste Limón

Prices for other property types in Puntarenas

Apartment prices 155 listings

Sale ₡110M Rent ₡564k /month
Lot prices 296 listings

Sale ₡69M
Farm prices 218 listings

Sale ₡170M Rent ₡170k /month
Commercial space prices 20 listings

Sale ₡99M Rent ₡1.2M /month
Office prices 1 listings

Rent ₡1.0M /month

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in Puntarenas?

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.

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