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	Listings	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡92M	1,036	525
September 2026	₡98M	959	525
October 2026	₡97M	1,027	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 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.

San José ₡318k/m²

Sale ₡271M Rent ₡1.2M 105 listings
Tibás ₡253k/m²

Sale ₡293M 15 listings
Curridabat ₡208k/m²

Sale ₡127M Rent ₡2.2M 36 listings
Goicoechea ₡204k/m²

Sale ₡203M Rent ₡1.7M 36 listings
Montes De Oca ₡199k/m²

Sale ₡184M Rent ₡675k 39 listings
Moravia ₡195k/m²

Sale ₡244M Rent ₡3.9M 20 listings
Alajuelita ₡178k/m²

Sale ₡60M 9 listings
Escazú ₡129k/m²

Sale ₡166M Rent ₡2.2M 149 listings
Santa Ana ₡106k/m²

Sale ₡118M Rent ₡794k 166 listings
Desamparados ₡77k/m²

Sale ₡91M Rent ₡460k 63 listings
Tarrazú ₡73k/m²

Sale ₡250M 7 listings
Mora ₡51k/m²

Sale ₡85M 72 listings
Vázquez de Coronado ₡44k/m²

Sale ₡58M 13 listings
León Cortés Castro ₡21k/m²

Sale ₡53M 6 listings
Dota ₡20k/m²

Sale ₡63M 21 listings
Aserrí ₡17k/m²

Sale ₡50M 13 listings
Turrubares ₡16k/m²

Sale ₡38M 28 listings
Acosta ₡15k/m²

Sale ₡112M 12 listings
Pérez Zeledón ₡12k/m²

Sale ₡48M 224 listings
Puriscal ₡5,264/m²

Sale ₡40M 33 listings

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Prices for other property types in San José

House prices 4,262 listings

Sale ₡138M Rent ₡966k /month
Apartment prices 3,295 listings

Sale ₡91M Rent ₡552k /month
Farm prices 443 listings

Sale ₡199M Rent ₡943k /month
Commercial space prices 500 listings

Sale ₡200M Rent ₡846k /month
Office prices 348 listings

Sale ₡184M Rent ₡1.4M /month

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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