Gross rental yields in Costa Rica: San Jose and 4 other cities
The average gross rental yield in Costa Rica stands at 7.63% (Q2, 2026). Previously, in Q4 2025, the average rental yield was 7.80%.
Cities and areas compared
- San José
- Curridabat
- Escazú
- Santa Ana
- Heredia
Historical rental yields in Costa Rica
| SAN JOSÉ - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Rohrmoser | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $180,000 | $1,100 | 7.33% |
| 2-Bedroom | $270,000 | $1,500 | 6.67% |
| 3-Bedroom | $560,000 | $2,900 | 6.21% |
| Mata Redonda | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $175,000 | $1,100 | 7.54% |
| 2-Bedroom | $235,000 | $1,450 | 7.40% |
| 3-Bedroom | $315,000 | $2,200 | 8.38% |
| San José (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $170,000 | $1,100 | 7.76% |
| 2-Bedroom | $225,000 | $1,400 | 7.47% |
| 3-Bedroom | $350,000 | $2,600 | 8.91% |
| San José (all locations) avg. Rental Yields | 8.05% | ||
| CURRIDABAT - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Curridabat (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $160,000 | $950 | 7.13% |
| 2-Bedroom | $215,000 | $1,200 | 6.70% |
| 3-Bedroom | $195,000 | $1,300 | 8.00% |
| Curridabat (all locations) avg. Rental Yields | 7.27% | ||
| ESCAZÚ - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Escazú (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $225,000 | $1,200 | 6.40% |
| 2-Bedroom | $315,000 | $1,800 | 6.86% |
| 3-Bedroom | $460,000 | $2,500 | 6.52% |
| 4+Bedroom | $600,000 | $2,700 | 5.40% |
| Escazú (all locations) avg. Rental Yields | 6.29% | ||
| SANTA ANA - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Santa Ana (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $155,000 | $1,100 | 8.52% |
| 2-Bedroom | $205,000 | $1,400 | 8.20% |
| 3-Bedroom | $345,000 | $1,975 | 6.87% |
| Santa Ana (all locations) avg. Rental Yields | 7.86% | ||
| HEREDIA - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Heredia (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $134,000 | $990 | 8.87% |
| 2-Bedroom | $155,000 | $1,100 | 8.52% |
| Heredia (all locations) avg. Rental Yields | 8.69% | ||
| All yields are gross - i.e., before taxes, repair costs, ground rents, estate agents' fees, and any other costs. Net yields (what you'll really earn) are typically around 1.5% to 2% lower. Source: Global Property Guide and encuentra24.com |
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View the full rental yield dataset (2022 - Present)
Research Methodology:
Our rental yield analysis is conducted biannually to ensure up-to-date insights. We assess 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom properties across the largest cities in Costa Rica, comparing median rental prices with median purchase prices to determine gross rental yields.
We source data from a leading local property platform, capturing both asking rents and list prices to reflect current market conditions. The gross rental yield is calculated using the following formula:
(Median Monthly Rent × 12) ÷ Median Purchase Price × 100
For example, if the median monthly rent is $500 and the median purchase price is $100,000, the yield is calculated as:
($500 × 12) ÷ $100,000 = 6% Gross Rental Yield
Note: NET yields vary from country to country, but are usually 1.5-2% lower.
