The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
18% more expensivethan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡4,838
Listings quoted in dollars
89%
Gross rental yield
9.5% 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 San José
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 San José is ₡132,825,000. Most are offered between ₡91,875,000 and ₡196,875,000, based on 3,662 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a house in San José?
The median rent for houses in San José is ₡1,050,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡787,500 and ₡1,500,000, based on 738 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in San José?
The median price per built square metre for houses in San José is ₡599,375, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what a house is worth in San José?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡132,825,000, and the price per square metre, ₡599,375. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in San José are offered between ₡92M and ₡197M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in San José?
The gross rental yield in San José is around 9.5% a year: the median rent is ₡1,050,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡132,825,000. 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.
