San Salvador Property Prices
Neighbourhoods on the map
- 1 Colonia Escalón Flats from about $140,000 to more than $545,000
- 2 Colonia San Benito Flats from about $272,000 to more than $343,000
- 3 Santa Elena, Antiguo Cuscatlán Houses from about $250,000 to more than $600,000
- 4 Nuevo Cuscatlán Flats from about $100,000 to more than $300,000
- 5 Ciudad Merliot Two- and three-bedroom homes from about $80,000 to $150,000
- 6 Santa Tecla Two- and three-bedroom homes from about $80,000 to $150,000
- 7 Historic centre of San Salvador Plan to 2040 for 76 hectares, including housing
- 8 Soyapango Residents report rising prices, May 2026
Prices by neighbourhood
| Area | Asking prices, June 2026 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Colonia Escalón | Flats from about $140,000 (one bedroom, pre-sale) to more than $545,000 (two bedrooms, 168 m²) | Premium projects $3,000 to $3,200 per m²; land in upper Escalón about $110 per vara² (about $157 per m²) |
| Colonia San Benito | Flats from about $272,000 to more than $343,000 | Two-bedroom flat of 129 m² let at about $1,900 a month |
| Santa Elena, Antiguo Cuscatlán | Houses from about $250,000 to more than $600,000 | Executive rents above $1,500 a month |
| Nuevo Cuscatlán | Flats from about $100,000 to more than $300,000 | — |
| Santa Tecla and Ciudad Merliot | Two- and three-bedroom homes from about $80,000 to $150,000 | About 15% to 30% below Escalón; rents about $700 to $900 |
Source: Diario El Mundo: guide to the areas with the highest value growth in San Salvador, 20263
These are asking prices quoted by agents to Diario El Mundo, not registered sale prices. The same guide quotes market estimates of value growth of 5% to 8% a year in the main areas and notes that they are estimates, not guarantees. OPAMSS publishes land values for the metropolitan area on its geoportal.3
Market activity
The CNR registry said in June 2026 that the property market had grown by 20% in the year to May and that transactions could reach $4.5 to $5 billion in 2026. OPAMSS, the planning office of the metropolitan area, reported 24 high-rise residential projects with permits. A Mónica Herrera survey found that 51.3% of Salvadorans living in the United States planned to buy property in El Salvador. Residents of Soyapango and Apopa told La Prensa Gráfica that prices had also risen in their areas.4,2
Homicides have fallen sharply under the state of exception in force since March 2022, while human rights groups report mass arbitrary detention under the same measures; the quality of life guide covers both.8,7
The historic centre
A plan to 2040 covers 76 hectares of the historic centre of San Salvador and includes plans for new housing.5
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a house cost in San Salvador?
The CAF housing yearbook put the median house price in San Salvador at $542,300, based on 2024 data.
What is the price per m² of a new flat in San Salvador?
New flats in Escalón and Santa Elena were offered at no less than about $2,200 to $2,300 per m², and premium projects at $3,000 to $3,200.
Are there cheaper areas near San Salvador?
Santa Tecla and Ciudad Merliot were about 15% to 30% cheaper than Escalón.
Sources
- La Prensa Gráfica: El Salvador has the highest housing prices in the region, CAF yearbook, March 2026 (in Spanish)
- La Prensa Gráfica: residents of Soyapango and Apopa confirm the price rise in the data, May 2026 (in Spanish)
- Diario El Mundo: guide to the areas with the highest value growth in San Salvador, 2026 (in Spanish)
- El Diario de Hoy: areas with high value growth in El Salvador, June 2026 (in Spanish)
- El Diario de Hoy: changes planned for housing in the historic centre, 2026 (in Spanish)
- OpenStreetMap contributors: district boundaries and places (ODbL)
- Congressional Research Service: El Salvador in Brief, 6 October 2026
- Human Rights Watch: El Salvador, mass trials a mockery of justice (7 October 2026)
Figures checked 9 November 2026. Prepared by InvestSalvador.com for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.
