Real estate market in Portoviejo

Ecuador · Data as of July 22, 2026

Median residential $/m²
$750/m²

The median residential price in Portoviejo is $750 per m², with 155 monitored listings and a median sale price of $112K.

Monitored listings
155
Median sale price
$112K
Median rent
$1,300

By property type

TypeListingsMedian sale$/m²
ApartmentsView
3$50K$575
HousesView
62$95K$768
37$149K$196
CommercialView
25$250K$1,000

By lot size — Land

Price per m² varies dramatically between urban lots and rural plots. We show each category separately so the median represents something concrete.

By lot size — LandlistingsMedian$/m²
Urban lot< 500 m²15$64K
Residential plot500 – 2.000 m²12$164K$239
Suburban estate2.000 – 10.000 m²9$418K$115
Rural / farm> 1 ha1

Price distribution — sale

<$50K
11
$50K-$100K
46
$100K-$200K
28
$200K-$500K
30
$500K-$1M
7
>$1M
5

Price distribution — rent

<$300
2
$300-$600
9
$600-$1K
1
$1K-$2K
4
$2K-$5K
10
>$5K
2

Frequently Asked Questions about Portoviejo

Prices in Portoviejo vary by neighborhood and property type. There are currently 0 listed properties you can browse to get an up-to-date sense of pricing.
Explore the neighborhoods section above to compare prices and availability across different areas of Portoviejo.
It depends on how long you plan to stay. With a median purchase price of — and rents starting at —/mo, the price-to-rent ratio in Portoviejo favors buying if you're staying 3+ years. There are currently 0 properties for sale and 0 for rent — solid supply that gives buyers negotiating leverage. If you're new to the city, renting first lets you explore neighborhoods before committing to a purchase.
The Portoviejo market has 0 active properties across 0 neighborhoods, with a median price of — and a cost per m² of —/m². With 0 properties for sale, the current supply is high — which is good for buyers: more options to choose from and more room to negotiate on price and payment terms. If you're looking for investment value, compare price per m² across neighborhoods to spot the best opportunities.
Yes, with no restrictions whatsoever. Foreigners in Ecuador have the exact same rights as citizens to purchase any type of property, including land. You don't need residency or a special visa. The purchase is formalized through a public notary, who verifies the title, drafts the contract, and registers it with the Public Registry. Closing costs are around 3-4% of the property value (notary fees, transfer tax, and registration fees). Many foreign investors also apply for temporary residency, which is relatively easy to obtain in Ecuador.

Methodology

This page analyzes 155 monitored listings in Portoviejo, Ecuador.

Metrics are calculated from the active inventory TuLugar monitors across the market — both listings published on TuLugar and active agency supply tracked continuously. They are asking prices, not final transaction or closing prices.

We use medians to reduce the effect of outlier properties; $/m² only includes listings with valid area data. Prices in other currencies are converted to USD using the exchange rate available when the snapshot is refreshed.

Data is recalculated daily and can change when listings are published, updated, or deactivated.

Read the full methodology →

Data as of 2026-07-22 · refreshed 2026-07-22 16:15 UTC