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
₡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% cheaperthan San José34% cheaperthan 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.
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.
