House and home prices in Desamparados, Costa Rica

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

Data for October 2026, across 189 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡75,900,000

≈ $165,000

That is a property of 175 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡61M and ₡93M.

Based on 166 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡75,000,000

113 listings

Quoted in dollars

$165,000

53 listings

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

45% cheaper than San José 42% cheaper than the national average #58 of 74 cantons by price

Price per built m²: ₡440,000
Published in the last 30 days: 10
Listings quoted in dollars: 32%

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Price trend for houses in Desamparados, San José

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
September 2026	₡77M	152	525
October 2026	₡76M	166	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

₡550,000 /month

≈ $1,196

That is a property of 123 m² · 2 bed · 1 bath.

Most fall between ₡406k and ₡640k.

Based on 23 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡455,000 /month

14 listings

Quoted in dollars

$1,200 /month

9 listings

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

43% cheaper than San José 34% cheaper than the national average

Rent per built m²: ₡4,488
Listings quoted in dollars: 39%
Gross rental yield: 8.7% 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 district in Desamparados, San José

Sorted by price per built m² — the only way to compare areas without property size distorting the picture.

Frailes ₡920k/m²

Sale ₡46M 1 listings
San Cristóbal ₡625k/m²

Sale ₡50M 1 listings
Damas ₡611k/m²

Sale ₡58M 4 listings
Patarrá ₡511k/m²

Sale ₡46M 1 listings
San Antonio ₡497k/m²

Sale ₡87M Rent ₡552k 25 listings
San Rafael Arriba ₡495k/m²

Sale ₡78M Rent ₡215k 30 listings
Desamparados ₡440k/m²

Sale ₡78M Rent ₡551k 54 listings
Gravilias ₡412k/m²

Sale ₡75M Rent ₡644k 11 listings
San Juan De Dios ₡406k/m²

Sale ₡63M 13 listings
San Rafael Abajo ₡354k/m²

Sale ₡70M 32 listings
San Miguel ₡328k/m²

Sale ₡68M Rent ₡345k 17 listings

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Prices for other property types in Desamparados, San José

Apartment prices 27 listings

Sale ₡103M Rent ₡200k /month
Lot prices 63 listings

Sale ₡91M Rent ₡460k /month
Farm prices 15 listings

Sale ₡359M
Commercial space prices 31 listings

Sale ₡212M Rent ₡407k /month

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in Desamparados, San José?

The median sale price for houses in Desamparados, San José is ₡75,900,000. Most are offered between ₡60,945,000 and ₡93,000,000, based on 166 active listings.

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

The median rent for houses in Desamparados, San José is ₡550,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡405,500 and ₡639,500, based on 23 active listings.

What is the price per built square metre in Desamparados, San José?

The median price per built square metre for houses in Desamparados, San José is ₡440,000, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what a house is worth in Desamparados, San José?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡75,900,000, and the price per square metre, ₡440,000. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Desamparados, San José are offered between ₡61M and ₡93M.

Is it worth buying to rent out in Desamparados, San José?

The gross rental yield in Desamparados, San José is around 8.7% a year: the median rent is ₡550,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡75,900,000. 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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