Costa Rica: good returns for landlords in Costa Rica
| Last Updated: Oct. 03, 2022 | |||
| SAN JOSÉ - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| San José | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $150,000 | $850 | 6.80% |
| 2-Bedroom | $195,000 | $1,100 | 6.77% |
| 3-Bedroom | $380,000 | $2,100 | 6.63% |
| 4+Bedroom | $579,000 | $2,500 | 5.18% |
| Mata Redonda | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $150,000 | $850 | 6.80% |
| 2-Bedroom | $210,000 | $1,100 | 6.29% |
| 3-Bedroom | $339,000 | $2,200 | 7.79% |
| 4+Bedroom | $650,000 | $2,650 | 4.89% |
| San José avg. Rental Yields | 6.39% | ||
| CURRIDABAT - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Curridabat (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $142,000 | $750 | 6.34% |
| 2-Bedroom | $165,000 | $950 | 6.91% |
| 3-Bedroom | $175,000 | $960 | 6.58% |
| 4+Bedroom | $320,000 | $1,400 | 5.25% |
| Curridabat (all locations) avg. Rental Yields | 6.27% | ||
| ESCAZÚ - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Escazú (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $210,000 | $900 | 5.14% |
| 2-Bedroom | $260,000 | $1,200 | 5.54% |
| 3-Bedroom | $398,750 | $1,800 | 5.42% |
| 4+Bedroom | $680,000 | $3,000 | 5.29% |
| Escazú (all locations) avg. Rental Yields | 5.35% | ||
| SANTA ANA - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Santa Ana (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $145,000 | $875 | 7.24% |
| 2-Bedroom | $162,000 | $1,000 | 7.41% |
| 3-Bedroom | $240,000 | $1,200 | 6.00% |
| 4+Bedroom | $525,000 | $2,300 | 5.26% |
| Santa Ana (all locations) avg. Rental Yields | 6.48% | ||
| HEREDIA - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Heredia (all locations) | |||
| Studio | $66,071 | $367 | 6.67% |
| 1-Bedroom | $115,000 | $850 | 8.87% |
| 2-Bedroom | $135,000 | $850 | 7.56% |
| 3-Bedroom | $139,000 | $850 | 7.34% |
| 4+Bedroom | $310,000 | $1,400 | 5.42% |
| Heredia (all locations) avg. Rental Yields | 7.30% | ||
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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 Definitions: Data FAQ See also: Update Schedule |
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There are good rental returns to be had in Costa Rica. San Jose houses generate on average 6.39% returns - surprisingly good!
Apartments in Curridabat, Escazú, Heredia, and Santa Ana generate from 5.35% to 7.30% returns.
Our research concentrates on the market´s higher end. Rental returns are likely to be higher on smaller properties in less desirable areas.