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
₡1,207,500 /month
≈ $2,300
That is a property of 220 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.
Most fall between ₡971k and ₡2.0M.
Based on 163 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡742,500 /month
10 listings
Quoted in dollars
$2,400 /month
153 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
10% more expensivethan San José34% more expensivethan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡5,267
Listings quoted in dollars
94%
Gross rental yield
7.5% 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 district in Escazú, 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 Escazú, San José is ₡194,250,000. Most are offered between ₡144,375,000 and ₡300,300,000, based on 693 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a house in Escazú, San José?
The median rent for houses in Escazú, San José is ₡1,207,500 per month. Most are offered between ₡971,250 and ₡1,981,875, based on 163 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Escazú, San José?
The median price per built square metre for houses in Escazú, San José is ₡697,388, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what a house is worth in Escazú, San José?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡194,250,000, and the price per square metre, ₡697,388. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Escazú, San José are offered between ₡144M and ₡300M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Escazú, San José?
The gross rental yield in Escazú, San José is around 7.5% a year: the median rent is ₡1,207,500 per month and the median sale price is ₡194,250,000. 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.
