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Lot and land prices in San José, Costa Rica

Prices for lots and land in San José, recalculated every month from Anuntico listings.

Data for October 2026, across 1,067 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡97,060,000

≈ $211,000

That is a lot of 1,700 m².

Most fall between ₡52M and ₡268M.

Based on 1,027 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡60,000,000

291 listings

Quoted in dollars

$282,500

736 listings

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

28% more expensive than the national average
Price per m² of land
₡75,000
Published in the last 30 days
60
Listings quoted in dollars
72%

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Price trend for lots in San José

Month Median sale price Exchange rate
August 2026 ₡92M 525
September 2026 ₡98M 525
October 2026 ₡97M 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

₡1,150,000 /month

≈ $2,500

That is a lot of 670 m².

Most fall between ₡584k and ₡2.2M.

Based on 40 listings.

About the same than the national average
Rent per m² of land
₡2,177
Listings quoted in dollars
95%

Prices for lots by canton in San José

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

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Prices in nearby areas

Prices for other property types in San José

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lot cost in San José?

The median sale price for lots in San José is ₡97,060,000. Most are offered between ₡51,990,000 and ₡267,950,000, based on 1,027 active listings.

How much does it cost to rent a lot in San José?

The median rent for lots in San José is ₡1,150,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡583,625 and ₡2,200,985, based on 40 active listings.

What is land worth per square metre in San José?

The median land price in San José is ₡75,000 per square metre, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what a lot is worth in San José?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡97,060,000, and the price per square metre, ₡75,000. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all lots listed in San José are offered between ₡52M and ₡268M.

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For sale in San José

BELLOLOTE EN DERECHO EN PATARRA, DESAMPARADOS. in Patarrá, Desamparados, San José — ₡ 12 000 000

₡ 12 000 000

+30 days
200 Land m²

BELLOLOTE EN DERECHO EN PATARRA, DESAMPARADOS.

Patarrá, Desamparados, San José

Edwin Cruz

Experto Élite +920 Properties
10
¡VENTA DE LOTE EN PÉREZ ZELEDÓN! in San Isidro De El General, Pérez Zeledón, San José — ₡ 18 000 000
¡VENTA DE LOTE EN PÉREZ ZELEDÓN! in San Isidro De El General, Pérez Zeledón, San José — ₡ 18 000 000 - Photo 2 of 10
¡VENTA DE LOTE EN PÉREZ ZELEDÓN! in San Isidro De El General, Pérez Zeledón, San José — ₡ 18 000 000 - Photo 3 of 10

₡ 18 000 000

+30 days

¡VENTA DE LOTE EN PÉREZ ZELEDÓN!

San Isidro De El General, Pérez Zeledón, San José

14
¡VENTA DE LOTE EN PÉREZ ZELEDÓN! in San Isidro De El General, Pérez Zeledón, San José — ₡ 11 500 000
¡VENTA DE LOTE EN PÉREZ ZELEDÓN! in San Isidro De El General, Pérez Zeledón, San José — ₡ 11 500 000 - Photo 2 of 14
¡VENTA DE LOTE EN PÉREZ ZELEDÓN! in San Isidro De El General, Pérez Zeledón, San José — ₡ 11 500 000 - Photo 3 of 14

₡ 11 500 000

+30 days
337 Land m²

¡VENTA DE LOTE EN PÉREZ ZELEDÓN!

San Isidro De El General, Pérez Zeledón, San José

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For rent in San José

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Alquiler de Lote para Parqueo en Merced, San José. RAH 25-1782 in Merced, San José — $3,000
Alquiler de Lote para Parqueo en Merced, San José. RAH 25-1782 in Merced, San José — $3,000 - Photo 2 of 4
Alquiler de Lote para Parqueo en Merced, San José. RAH 25-1782 in Merced, San José — $3,000 - Photo 3 of 4

$3,000

+30 days
35 Garages 670 Land m²

Alquiler de Lote para Parqueo en Merced, San José. RAH 25-1782

Merced, San José

Lindsay Cascante

Experta Élite +1K Properties
Lindsay Cascante
16
Alquiler de Extenso Lote de Terreno en Escazú / Mls. 24-1273 OFC JB in San Rafael, Escazú, San José — $6,150
Alquiler de Extenso Lote de Terreno en Escazú / Mls. 24-1273 OFC JB in San Rafael, Escazú, San José — $6,150 - Photo 2 of 16
Alquiler de Extenso Lote de Terreno en Escazú / Mls. 24-1273 OFC JB in San Rafael, Escazú, San José — $6,150 - Photo 3 of 16

$6,150

+30 days
1,025 Land m²

Alquiler de Extenso Lote de Terreno en Escazú / Mls. 24-1273 OFC JB

San Rafael, Escazú, San José

Gisela Imery

Experta Élite +1K Properties
Gisela Imery
9
Alquiler de Lote en Escazú, San José. RAH 24-1490 in San Rafael, Escazú, San José — $1,200
Alquiler de Lote en Escazú, San José. RAH 24-1490 in San Rafael, Escazú, San José — $1,200 - Photo 2 of 9
Alquiler de Lote en Escazú, San José. RAH 24-1490 in San Rafael, Escazú, San José — $1,200 - Photo 3 of 9

$1,200

+30 days
540 Land m²

Alquiler de Lote en Escazú, San José. RAH 24-1490

San Rafael, Escazú, San José

Juan Cabezas

Experto Élite +1K Properties
Juan Cabezas

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