Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in San Jose, Costa Rica

Updated October 2026 · Data period: Sep 2025–Sep 2026

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in San Jose, ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with the market median over the same period. See guest ratings, occupancy, average daily rates, and estimated annual revenue for each property.

Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy over the last 12 months.

How the score works

Factor Maximum points
Guest rating (vs. a 4.3 floor)30
Guest Favorite badge30
Occupancy (last 12 months)30
Operating scale (listing-months)10

When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher — a larger review history gives stronger evidence of sustained performance.

Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score. This leaderboard highlights strong guest experience and booking performance — not the market’s highest earners by revenue alone.

San Jose Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
2,571 53% CRC31,456 CRC6,290,338

Market figures cover Sep 2025–Sep 2026 and provide context for the leaderboard below. See the full San Jose Market Overview →

Top 30 Airbnb listings in San Jose

Ranked by Listing Score among the 2,571 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in San Jose. When listings tie on the same score, the one with more guest reviews ranks higher.

Rank Listing Scoreout of 100 Airbnb listing Guest rating Occupancy Average daily rate Estimated annual revenue Listing Insights
#1 90
KING BED, deluxe stay, @HillView, green areas, A/C
1 BR · Entire home · San Jose
5.0
348 reviews
85–100% CRC58,353 CRC17,930,975 View listing
#2 90
Avalon E Santa Ana: Best location. AC, King bed.
2 BR · Entire rental unit · San Jose
4.8
311 reviews
85–100% CRC30,088 CRC6,907,610 View listing
#3 90
Avalon C Santa Ana: Best location. AC, King bed.
1 BR · Entire rental unit · San Jose
4.8
290 reviews
85–100% CRC28,265 CRC5,511,682 View listing
#4 90
Escazú Haven #1· 2BR· Urban Cozy·A/C· WiFi·Parking
2 BR · Entire rental unit · San Jose
5.0
231 reviews
84% CRC46,956 CRC14,863,306 View listing
#5 90
Sunny Oasis Country Club apartment, Santa Ana
2 BR · Entire rental unit · San Jose
4.8
154 reviews
85–100% CRC37,838 CRC12,594,809 View listing
#6 90
Hotel Posada el Quijote: Studio
1 BR · Room · San Jose
4.9
131 reviews
85–100% CRC34,191 CRC10,857,421 View listing
#7 90 5.0
99 reviews
85–100% CRC13,676 CRC1,752,432 View listing
#8 90
River view apartment, spacious & central /condo
2 BR · Entire condo · San Jose
5.0
96 reviews
85–100% CRC47,868 CRC13,689,395 View listing
#9 90
Serenity Romantic Cozy, Penthouse, Nordic Style
2 BR · Entire rental unit · San Jose
5.0
87 reviews
85–100% CRC43,765 CRC10,049,588 View listing
#10 90
Perfect location - 2 bedroom & 5 min walk to CIMA
2 BR · Entire condo · San Jose
4.9
87 reviews
85–100% CRC47,412 CRC9,022,473 View listing
#11 90
Loft with Nature Views
1 BR · Entire loft · San Jose
5.0
84 reviews
85–100% CRC22,794 CRC3,851,339 View listing
#12 90
Luxury European Villa - Escazú
5 BR · Entire villa · San Jose
5.0
70 reviews
85–100% CRC234,782 CRC68,134,240 View listing
#13 90
Peaceful apartment surrounded by nature. Santa Ana
1 BR · Entire condo · San Jose
5.0
67 reviews
83% CRC31,000 CRC7,908,739 View listing
#14 90
Studio apartment with private garden
1 BR · Entire loft · San Jose
4.8
50 reviews
79% CRC31,456 CRC8,250,199 View listing
#15 90
Room with 2 single beds inside a house
1 BR · Private room · San Jose
5.0
42 reviews
80% CRC10,485 CRC3,061,741 View listing
#16 90
River-view Family-friendly Condo with Amenities
2 BR · Entire rental unit · San Jose
5.0
42 reviews
85–100% CRC51,059 CRC10,735,699 View listing
#17 90
Roftoop Private Suite Full Service Apartment Complete.
1 BR · Entire rental unit · San Jose
4.9
33 reviews
85–100% CRC38,750 CRC6,402,486 View listing
#18 90
Modern/Spacious Studio at Arborea Flats Santa Ana
1 BR · Entire rental unit · San Jose
4.8
29 reviews
85–100% CRC39,206 CRC3,288,317 View listing
#19 90
Studio with Balcony - All Fees Included
1 BR · Entire loft · San Jose
5.0
27 reviews
82% CRC33,735 CRC7,812,091 View listing
#20 90
1BR CONDO APT WITH ALL AMENITIES AVALON SANTA ANA
1 BR · Entire condo · San Jose
5.0
26 reviews
85–100% CRC31,912 CRC2,698,855 View listing
#21 90
Sorelois/ Apartment in the heart of Santa Ana
2 BR · Entire rental unit · San Jose
5.0
14 reviews
85–100% CRC29,176 CRC5,759,685 View listing
#22 90
Chic 3-Level Loft | 600Mbps Fiber + Office
2 BR · Entire townhouse · San Jose
4.9
13 reviews
85–100% CRC44,221 CRC4,804,144 View listing
#23 90 5.0
7 reviews
85–100% CRC108,045 CRC35,006,704 View listing
#24 89
ARANJUEZ LOFTS - Loft #3 with Balcony
1 BR · Entire loft · San Jose
5.0
194 reviews
76% CRC40,574 CRC5,581,433 View listing
#25 89
Rustic cabin, forest, panoramic view and a river
2 BR · Entire cottage · San Jose
4.9
84 reviews
77% CRC21,882 CRC5,054,882 View listing
#26 89
Aloaves
2 BR · Entire guesthouse · San Jose
5.0
56 reviews
76% CRC26,441 CRC5,601,036 View listing
#27 89
Entire Apartment/Studio, Hacienda Paraíso
1 BR · Entire rental unit · San Jose
4.8
50 reviews
78% CRC20,059 CRC3,951,634 View listing
#28 89
Wonderful and safe house
4 BR · Entire home · San Jose
4.9
18 reviews
78% CRC113,516 CRC13,731,337 View listing
#29 88
Breathtaking panoramic
3 BR · Entire rental unit · San Jose
5.0
285 reviews
74% CRC67,927 CRC12,013,552 View listing
#30 88
Magical Penthouse in Prime Location+ Cima Hospital
2 BR · Entire condo · San Jose
4.9
242 reviews
75% CRC56,985 CRC15,428,151 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Occupancy above 85% is shown as 85–100%. Revenue, occupancy and daily rates are Airbtics estimates for the stated data period.

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San Jose Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in San Jose?

    KING BED, deluxe stay, @HillView, green areas, A/C ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 5.0 guest rating from 348 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate above 85% during Sep 2025–Sep 2026. The table shows how it compares with the other featured listings.

  • How are the listings ranked?

    Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, which considers guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with similar local properties. When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher. To qualify, a listing must meet Airbnb rating data, at least 90 active days in the last 12 months, and occupancy data available.

    The score evaluates the combination of guest experience and booking performance. Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score.

    Read the full scoring methodology →

  • How much do these Airbnb listings earn?

    Among the 30 featured listings with revenue estimates, estimated annual revenue ranges from CRC1,752,432 to CRC68,134,240, with a median of CRC7,860,415, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    These figures describe the listings featured on this leaderboard. For a broader view, see Airbnb revenue across San Jose.

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate above 85%, compared with 53% across San Jose during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    Listing occupancy above 85% is shown as a band (85–100%) rather than an exact figure.

  • What does Guest Favorite mean?

    Guest Favorite is an Airbnb badge identifying homes that stand out based on ratings, reviews and reliability. It applies to an individual listing.

    Every listing featured on this leaderboard held the Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Learn how Airbnb identifies Guest Favorites →

  • Can I use these listings as Airbnb comps?

    Use the leaderboard to discover properties worth investigating, then choose comps that match your property’s location, bedrooms, property type and amenities. Include a wider range of comparable properties when estimating expected revenue, because this leaderboard highlights leading listings.

    You can filter listings and build your own comp set in the Airbtics app.

  • Can I see the historical data behind a listing?

    Open Listing Insights to review the property’s historical revenue, occupancy and nightly rates. You can also inspect calendar snapshots showing the availability and prices recorded over time.

    Explore listing-level data in San Jose →

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See up to three years of estimated monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rates for an individual listing. Investigate how its performance changes through the seasons and how it compares with the wider market. If you have an address in mind, use our calculator to estimate income for a specific property.

Monthly revenue, occupancy and average daily rate for an individual Airbnb listing in Airbtics.
Monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate for one listing.

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Review calendar snapshots from the last 12 months to see which nights were available or unavailable when Airbtics checked, along with the prices recorded for available nights.

An unavailable night can reflect a booking or an owner block. The snapshots give you a record of the observed calendar, so you can inspect the evidence alongside the estimated performance.

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Historical Airbnb calendar snapshots showing observed availability and nightly prices in Airbtics.
Calendar snapshots: observed availability and nightly prices.