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
₡1,102,500 /month
≈ $2,100
That is a property of 234 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.
Most fall between ₡788k and ₡1.6M.
Based on 576 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡617,500 /month
78 listings
Quoted in dollars
$2,200 /month
498 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
22% more expensivethan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡4,725
Listings quoted in dollars
86%
Gross rental yield
9.0% 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 ₡147,000,000. Most are offered between ₡100,000,000 and ₡236,250,000, based on 3,257 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a house in San José?
The median rent for houses in San José is ₡1,102,500 per month. Most are offered between ₡787,500 and ₡1,575,000, based on 576 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 ₡619,922, 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, ₡147,000,000, and the price per square metre, ₡619,922. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in San José are offered between ₡100M and ₡236M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in San José?
The gross rental yield in San José is around 9.0% a year: the median rent is ₡1,102,500 per month and the median sale price is ₡147,000,000. 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.
