Rents in Costa Rica, San José compared to Latin America

This comparison presents the median monthly rental prices for a 1-bedroom apartment in the most expensive regions of capital cities or major urban centers, based on our in-house research.

Last updated June, 2024
Puerto Rico, San Juan $ 3,760
Panama, Panama City $ 1,900
Mexico, Mexico City $ 1,550
Costa Rica, San Jose $ 1,100
Colombia, Medellin $ 950
Brazil, Sao Paolo $ 840
Peru, Lima $ 700
Argentina, Buenos Aires $ 650
Uruguay, Montevideo $ 570
Chile, Santiago $ 440

Costa Rica real estate data, including prices, rents, and sizes in square meters, has been compiled and analyzed from the following sources:

  • Encuentra24
  • Central Bank of Costa Rica
  • National Institute of Statistics and Censuses

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