All 18 neighborhoods in San José (CR) ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desamparados | $396/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 2 | Cartago | $412/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 3 | Alajuela | $429/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 4 | Tibás | $429/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 5 | Guadalupe | $429/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 6 | San Rafael | $451/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 7 | Heredia | $468/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 8 | Moravia | $468/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 9 | Zapote | $468/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 10 | Montes de Oca | $495/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 11 | San Pedro | $506/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 12 | Curridabat | $506/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 13 | Sabana | $578/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 14 | Los Yoses | $594/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 15 | Barrio Escalante | $605/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 16 | Rohrmoser | $616/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 17 | Santa Ana | $671/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 18 | Escazú | $704/mo | 1.28x | +28% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $550/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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The average 1-bedroom rent in San José (CR) is approximately $550/month. Rents range from $396/mo (Desamparados) to $704/mo (Escazú).
Our database covers 18 neighborhoods in San José (CR), each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.