Lot and land prices in Costa Rica

Prices for lots and land in Costa Rica, recalculated every month from Anuntico listings.

Data for October 2026, across 3,316 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡76,046,280

≈ $165,318

That is a lot of 1,630 m².

Most fall between ₡40M and ₡185M.

Based on 3,255 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡50,000,000

1,406 listings

Quoted in dollars

$256,732

1,849 listings

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

Price per m² of land: ₡52,566
Published in the last 30 days: 178
Listings quoted in dollars: 57%

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Price trend for lots in Costa Rica

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡79M	3,246	525
September 2026	₡80M	3,009	525
October 2026	₡76M	3,255	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

₡1,150,000 /month

≈ $2,500

That is a lot of 980 m².

Most fall between ₡575k and ₡2.2M.

Based on 61 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡737,500 /month

12 listings

Quoted in dollars

$2,500 /month

49 listings

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

Rent per m² of land: ₡1,150
Listings quoted in dollars: 80%

Prices for lots by province in Costa Rica

Sorted by price per m² of land — the only way to compare areas without lot size distorting the picture.

Cartago ₡102k/m²

Sale ₡65M 232 listings
San José ₡75k/m²

Sale ₡97M Rent ₡1.2M 1,067 listings
Heredia ₡73k/m²

Sale ₡133M Rent ₡1.0M 456 listings
Alajuela ₡51k/m²

Sale ₡54M Rent ₡1.4M 859 listings
Guanacaste ₡27k/m²

Sale ₡73M Rent ₡150k 298 listings
Puntarenas ₡25k/m²

Sale ₡69M 296 listings
Limón ₡18k/m²

Sale ₡44M Rent ₡400k 108 listings

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Prices for other property types in Costa Rica

House prices 9,501 listings

Sale ₡130M Rent ₡828k /month
Apartment prices 4,404 listings

Sale ₡87M Rent ₡552k /month
Farm prices 2,065 listings

Sale ₡169M Rent ₡943k /month
Commercial space prices 894 listings

Sale ₡188M Rent ₡791k /month
Office prices 405 listings

Sale ₡186M Rent ₡1.4M /month

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lot cost in Costa Rica?

The median sale price for lots in Costa Rica is ₡76,046,280. Most are offered between ₡40,000,000 and ₡185,000,000, based on 3,255 active listings.

How much does it cost to rent a lot in Costa Rica?

The median rent for lots in Costa Rica is ₡1,150,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡575,000 and ₡2,190,980, based on 61 active listings.

What is land worth per square metre in Costa Rica?

The median land price in Costa Rica is ₡52,566 per square metre, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what a lot is worth in Costa Rica?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡76,046,280, and the price per square metre, ₡52,566. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all lots listed in Costa Rica are offered between ₡40M and ₡185M.

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