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Highest Rent in San José

Top 31 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — San José

1 Curridabat $400
2 Colón $400
3 Guadalupe $400
4 Mercedes $400
5 San Felipe $400
6 San Isidro $400
7 San Miguel $400
8 San Pedro $400
9 Santa Ana $400
10 Santiago $400
11 San Vicente $400
12 San Vicente de Moravia $400
13 Alajuelita $400
14 Aserrí $400
15 Calle Blancos $400
16 Colima $400
17 Tejar $400
18 Daniel Flores $400
19 Escazú $400
20 Granadilla $400
21 Ipís $400
22 Patarrá $400
23 Purral $400
24 Sabanilla $400
25 Salitrillos $400
26 San José $400
27 San Juan $400
28 San Juan de Dios $400
29 San Rafael $400
30 San Rafael Abajo $400
31 San Rafael Arriba $400

Cities with the highest rents in San José reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Curridabat leads with a median rent of $400 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Renters in Curridabat pay $400/month — that's $4,800 per year on housing alone.
  • 2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income — in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
  • 3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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