House and home prices in San Rafael, Escazú, Costa Rica

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

Data for October 2026, across 476 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡178,940,000

≈ $389,000

That is a property of 320 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.

Most fall between ₡147M and ₡274M.

Based on 375 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡105,000,000

13 listings

Quoted in dollars

$390,000

362 listings

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

About the same than Escazú 38% more expensive than the national average #52 of 226 districts by price

Price per built m²: ₡610,938
Published in the last 30 days: 14
Listings quoted in dollars: 97%

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Price trend for houses in San Rafael, Escazú, San José

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡189M	344	525
September 2026	₡200M	338	525
October 2026	₡179M	375	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

₡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 expensive than Escazú 50% more expensive than 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.

Prices in nearby areas

Escazú San Antonio

Prices for other property types in San Rafael, Escazú, San José

Apartment prices 425 listings

Sale ₡179M Rent ₡828k /month
Lot prices 64 listings

Sale ₡184M Rent ₡2.2M /month
Farm prices 16 listings

Sale ₡257M
Commercial space prices 34 listings

Sale ₡106M Rent ₡644k /month
Office prices 33 listings

Sale ₡184M Rent ₡2.0M /month

Frequently asked questions

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.

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