House and home prices in San José, Costa Rica

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

Data for October 2026, across 4,262 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡138,000,000

≈ $300,000

That is a property of 250 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.

Most fall between ₡95M and ₡223M.

Based on 3,599 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡89,250,000

900 listings

Quoted in dollars

$350,000

2,699 listings

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

6% more expensive than the national average

Price per built m²: ₡568,669
Published in the last 30 days: 179
Listings quoted in dollars: 75%

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Price trend for houses in San José

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡133M	3,662	525
September 2026	₡147M	3,257	525
October 2026	₡138M	3,599	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

₡966,000 /month

≈ $2,100

That is a property of 240 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.

Most fall between ₡726k and ₡1.5M.

Based on 663 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡635,000 /month

93 listings

Quoted in dollars

$2,300 /month

570 listings

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

17% more expensive than the national average

Rent per built m²: ₡4,218
Listings quoted in dollars: 86%
Gross rental yield: 8.4% 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.

Santa Ana ₡690k/m²

Sale ₡178M Rent ₡1.0M 870 listings
Puriscal ₡631k/m²

Sale ₡168M Rent ₡334k 39 listings
Escazú ₡613k/m²

Sale ₡176M Rent ₡1.1M 966 listings
Dota ₡609k/m²

Sale ₡95M Rent ₡265k 32 listings
Montes De Oca ₡593k/m²

Sale ₡159M Rent ₡800k 236 listings
Mora ₡575k/m²

Sale ₡127M Rent ₡1.0M 189 listings
Pérez Zeledón ₡555k/m²

Sale ₡82M Rent ₡430k 205 listings
Vázquez de Coronado ₡552k/m²

Sale ₡130M Rent ₡1.1M 99 listings
Tibás ₡551k/m²

Sale ₡90M Rent ₡600k 78 listings
Curridabat ₡548k/m²

Sale ₡168M Rent ₡1.0M 354 listings
Alajuelita ₡500k/m²

Sale ₡78M 32 listings
Moravia ₡488k/m²

Sale ₡115M Rent ₡598k 205 listings
San José ₡485k/m²

Sale ₡123M Rent ₡1.0M 498 listings
Goicoechea ₡484k/m²

Sale ₡97M Rent ₡943k 194 listings
Aserrí ₡478k/m²

Sale ₡90M 25 listings
Turrubares ₡452k/m²

Sale ₡106M Rent ₡1.5M 26 listings
Desamparados ₡440k/m²

Sale ₡76M Rent ₡550k 189 listings
Tarrazú ₡409k/m²

Sale ₡71M 6 listings
Acosta ₡357k/m²

Sale ₡55M Rent ₡644k 16 listings
León Cortés Castro ₡300k/m²

Sale ₡49M 3 listings

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Prices for other property types in San José

Apartment prices 3,295 listings

Sale ₡91M Rent ₡552k /month
Lot prices 1,067 listings

Sale ₡97M Rent ₡1.2M /month
Farm prices 443 listings

Sale ₡199M Rent ₡943k /month
Commercial space prices 500 listings

Sale ₡200M Rent ₡846k /month
Office prices 348 listings

Sale ₡184M Rent ₡1.4M /month

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in San José?

The median sale price for houses in San José is ₡138,000,000. Most are offered between ₡95,000,000 and ₡223,100,000, based on 3,599 active listings.

How much does it cost to rent a house in San José?

The median rent for houses in San José is ₡966,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡725,700 and ₡1,495,000, based on 663 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 ₡568,669, 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, ₡138,000,000, and the price per square metre, ₡568,669. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in San José are offered between ₡95M and ₡223M.

Is it worth buying to rent out in San José?

The gross rental yield in San José is around 8.4% a year: the median rent is ₡966,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡138,000,000. 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.

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