Price trend for houses in San Rafael, Escazú, San José
Month
Median sale price
Exchange rate
August 2026
₡189M
525
September 2026
₡200M
525
October 2026
₡179M
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.
Rental prices
Median rent
₡1,242,000 /month
≈ $2,700
That is a property of 220 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.
Most fall between ₡966k and ₡1.8M.
Based on 101 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡700,000 /month
7 listings
Quoted in dollars
$2,700 /month
94 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.
12% more expensivethan Escazú50% more expensivethan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡4,826
Listings quoted in dollars
93%
Gross rental yield
8.3% 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.
How much does a house cost in San Rafael, Escazú, San José?
The median sale price for houses in San Rafael, Escazú, San José is ₡178,940,000. Most are offered between ₡147,200,000 and ₡273,700,000, based on 375 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a house in San Rafael, Escazú, San José?
The median rent for houses in San Rafael, Escazú, San José is ₡1,242,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡966,000 and ₡1,817,000, based on 101 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in San Rafael, Escazú, San José?
The median price per built square metre for houses in San Rafael, Escazú, San José is ₡610,938, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what a house is worth in San Rafael, Escazú, San José?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡178,940,000, and the price per square metre, ₡610,938. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in San Rafael, Escazú, San José are offered between ₡147M and ₡274M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in San Rafael, Escazú, San José?
The gross rental yield in San Rafael, Escazú, San José is around 8.3% a year: the median rent is ₡1,242,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡178,940,000. 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.
