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
₡1,102,500 /month
≈ $2,100
That is a property of 223 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.
Most fall between ₡866k and ₡1.8M.
Based on 210 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡775,000 /month
10 listings
Quoted in dollars
$2,200 /month
200 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
About the samethan San José22% more expensivethan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡5,032
Listings quoted in dollars
95%
Gross rental yield
6.8% 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, San José?
The median sale price for houses in Santa Ana, San José is ₡194,250,000. Most are offered between ₡131,250,000 and ₡361,593,750, based on 546 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a house in Santa Ana, San José?
The median rent for houses in Santa Ana, San José is ₡1,102,500 per month. Most are offered between ₡866,250 and ₡1,837,500, based on 210 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Santa Ana, San José?
The median price per built square metre for houses in Santa Ana, San José is ₡747,315, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what a house is worth in Santa Ana, San José?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡194,250,000, and the price per square metre, ₡747,315. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Santa Ana, San José are offered between ₡131M and ₡362M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Santa Ana, San José?
The gross rental yield in Santa Ana, San José is around 6.8% a year: the median rent is ₡1,102,500 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.
