Heredia / Belén (prime, ~$228/sqm/yr · ≈ $21.2 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 San José Class A submarkets we track.

  • Heredia / Belén sits at prime tier.
  • Average rent $228/sqm/yr · ≈ $21.2 PSF/yr USD vs city average 240.
  • Compared submarkets: Escazú (trophy), Santa Ana / Lindora (trophy), Paseo Colón / La Sabana (prime).

Heredia / Belén vs other San José submarkets

Heredia / Belén (prime, ~$228/sqm/yr · ≈ $21.2 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 San José Class A submarkets we track.

TL;DR

  • Heredia / Belén sits at prime tier.
  • Average rent $228/sqm/yr · ≈ $21.2 PSF/yr USD vs city average 240.
  • Compared submarkets: Escazú (trophy), Santa Ana / Lindora (trophy), Paseo Colón / La Sabana (prime).

Side-by-side with peers

**Escazú** (trophy, $264/sqm/yr · ≈ $24.5 PSF/yr USD) — Premier western trophy submarket. **Santa Ana / Lindora** (trophy, $252/sqm/yr · ≈ $23.4 PSF/yr USD) — Free-zone shared-services corridor. **Paseo Colón / La Sabana** (prime, $216/sqm/yr · ≈ $20.1 PSF/yr USD) — Heritage CBD spine. **Centro San José** (established, $192/sqm/yr · ≈ $17.8 PSF/yr USD) — Heritage colonial CBD.

Key facts

citySan José
submarketHeredia / Belén
tierprime
averageRentLocal$228/sqm/yr · ≈ $21.2 PSF/yr USD
cityClassARentUsd$22/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct12.4%

Frequently asked questions

What other submarkets compete with Heredia / Belén in San José?
Escazú, Santa Ana / Lindora, Paseo Colón / La Sabana

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