Short-Term Rental Market — San José 2026
Profitability analysis for San José. Updated occupancy, pricing, and ROI data.
Median Nightly Rate
$81
Occupancy Rate
37%
Active Properties
707
Est. Monthly Revenue
$896
median per listing
Market Summary
Short-term rental data in San José
We analyzed 707 short-term rental properties in San José, with a median rate of $81.335/night and an occupancy rate of 37%, generating an estimated revenue of $896/month.
Profitability by Bedrooms
How price and occupancy vary by number of bedrooms.
| bedrooms | Listings | Nightly Rate | Occupancy | Est. Monthly Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SStudio | 40 | $80 | 40% | $931 |
| 11 bedroom | 396 | $72 | 40% | $756 |
| 22 bedrooms | 200 | $101 | 33% | $912 |
| 33 bedrooms | 52 | $99 | 43% | $1,424 |
| 44 bedrooms | 13 | - | 40% | - |
| 5+5+ bedrooms | 6 | - | 37% | - |
Cities to Invest
Sorted by estimated profitability.
San Rafael
40 listings
Median/Night
$104
Occupancy
32%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$1,302
Cinco Esquinas
17 listings
Median/Night
$84
Occupancy
27%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$1,118
San José
389 listings
Median/Night
$78
Occupancy
45%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$845
Piedades
23 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
37%
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Sánchez
22 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
50%
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Col��n
21 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
33%
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
San Antonio
19 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
15%
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Santa Ana
18 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
40%
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Desamparados
15 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
40%
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
San Cristóbal
13 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
0%
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
San Pedro
10 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
75%
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Cascajal
10 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
3%
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Curridabat
9 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
57%
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Palmichal
8 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
0%
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Escazú
8 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
50%
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Pozos
7 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
60%
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Granadilla
6 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
-
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
San Jerónimo
6 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
0%
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Vuelta de Jorco
5 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
-
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
San Gabriel
5 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
-
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Calle Blancos
5 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
-
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Anselmo Llorente
5 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
-
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Market Trends (Last 90 Days)
Price and occupancy evolution over time
Frequently Asked Questions About Investing in San José
The best cities for Airbnb investment in San José are: San José, San Rafael, Piedades, Sánchez, Col��n. These cities have the highest short-term rental demand in the department.
Ready to Invest in San José?
Properties in San José generate a median of $896/month in short-term rentals.
Methodology
The data in this analysis comes from public Airbnb listings in San José, Costa Rica. Prices are calculated from published rates, occupancy is estimated through calendar availability analysis, and revenue is projected using the formula: median rate x occupancy x 30 days. Data is updated daily and represents a sample of 707 active properties across 43 cities. Airbnb is a registered trademark of Airbnb, Inc. TuLugar is not affiliated with or endorsed by Airbnb.