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Lowest Rent in Costa Rica

Top 79 cities ranked by lowest rent

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Lowest Rent — Costa Rica

1 Heredia 04 $400
2 Chacarita 07 $400
3 San Juan 08 $400
4 Mercedes Norte 04 $400
5 Guadalupe 08 $400
6 Aserrí 08 $400
7 San Rafael 08 $400
8 San Felipe 08 $400
9 Patarrá 08 $400
10 Tejar 08 $400
11 Cartago 02 $400
12 San Pablo 04 $400
13 Calle Blancos 08 $400
14 Cañas 03 $400
15 Guápiles 06 $400
16 Siquirres 06 $400
17 San Diego 02 $400
18 Colima 08 $400
19 Esparza 07 $400
20 San Juan de Dios 08 $400
21 San Vicente 08 $400
22 San José 08 $400
23 Limón 06 $400
24 San Francisco 04 $400
25 Alajuela 01 $400
26 Liberia 03 $400
27 Paraíso 02 $400
28 Puntarenas 07 $400
29 San Isidro 08 $400
30 Curridabat 08 $400
31 Nicoya 03 $400
32 San Vicente de Moravia 08 $400
33 San José 01 $400
34 Purral 08 $400
35 Turrialba 02 $400
36 San Miguel 08 $400
37 San Pedro 08 $400
38 San Rafael Abajo 08 $400
39 Quesada 01 $400
40 Ipís 08 $400
41 Atenas 01 $400
42 San Rafael 04 $400
43 Sarchí 01 $400
44 Santiago 08 $400
45 Santa Ana 08 $400
46 Quepos 07 $400
47 San Juan 01 $400
48 Tilarán 03 $400
49 Corredor 07 $400
50 Guácimo 06 $400
51 Colón 08 $400
52 Cot 02 $400
53 Golfito 07 $400
54 Llorente 04 $400
55 Miramar 07 $400
56 Tamarindo 03 $400
57 Orotina 01 $400
58 Santo Domingo 04 $400
59 Salitrillos 08 $400
60 Mercedes 08 $400
61 Escazú 08 $400
62 San Rafael Arriba 08 $400
63 Desamparados 01 $400
64 Concepción 02 $400
65 Alajuelita 08 $400
66 Sabanilla 08 $400
67 Sabalito 07 $400
68 Granadilla 08 $400
69 Santa Cruz 03 $400
70 San Josecito 04 $400
71 Pocora 06 $400
72 Naranjo 01 $400
73 Buenos Aires 07 $400
74 Cariari 06 $400
75 San Antonio 04 $400
76 San Ramón 01 $400
77 Tres Ríos 02 $400
78 Daniel Flores 08 $400
79 Río Segundo 01 $400

Cities with the lowest rents in Costa Rica offer affordable rental housing options for residents. Heredia has a median rent of just $400 per month.

Low rental costs can significantly improve quality of life by leaving more disposable income for savings, healthcare, education, and recreation. These cities appeal to students, young professionals starting their careers, and retirees on fixed incomes.

Affordable rental markets often exist in cities with lower overall demand, but many are experiencing renewed interest from remote workers and companies seeking lower-cost locations for operations.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At $400/month, renting in Heredia costs about $13 per day.
  • 2. Affordable rent allows residents to save more, invest more, and enjoy a higher quality of life on the same income.
  • 3. Many low-rent cities are experiencing an influx of remote workers who discovered they can maintain their salary while dramatically reducing housing costs.

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