Dominican Republic Housing Market Report 2025

The Dominican Republic real estate market showed moderate growth in sale prices and more stable rental pricing in 2025. The market also experienced greater availability of long-term rental properties, indicating a shift toward a more balanced rental environment.

These trends point to a market that is becoming more predictable and mature, particularly across core urban and destination regions.

Key Market Statistics (2025)

National Overview

• Average Sale Price: $329,394
• Average Sale Price per m²: $2,070 (+4.04% vs 2024)
• Average Rental Price: $1,655 per month
• Average Rental Price per m²: $12.54 (-1.03% vs 2024)

Buying Market Overview

Property sale prices continued to rise in 2025, with the average price per square meter increasing by 4.04% year-over-year. This indicates sustained demand for residential property, particularly in urban and coastal regions.

While the average sale price declined significantly compared to 2024, the continued rise in price per m² suggests a shift toward smaller or more efficiently priced properties, rather than a broad market downturn.

Rental Market Overview

At a national level, average rental prices per square meter showed a slight decline in 2025, decreasing from $12.67 to $12.54 (−1.03%).

Despite this marginal decrease, AnyHouse data indicates higher availability of long-term rental properties compared to previous years. This suggests that the rental market is moving toward greater balance, with more choice for tenants and less upward pressure on prices at a national level.

Due to limited historical rental data prior to 2024, no definitive conclusions can yet be drawn regarding long-term rental price trends or structural stabilization.

Regional & City Overview

The following regions are included based on data completeness and market representation. Rental figures are shown only where market activity allows for reliable benchmarking.

Santo Domingo

• Average Sale Price: $218,222
• Average Sale Price per m²: $1,821
• Average Rental Price: $1,699
• Average Rental Price per m²: $11.38

Punta Cana

• Average Sale Price: $345,201
• Average Sale Price per m²: $2,176
• Average Rental Price: $1,631
• Average Rental Price per m²: $13.87

Bávaro

• Average Sale Price: $347,516
• Average Sale Price per m²: $2,083
• Average Rental Price: $1,463
• Average Rental Price per m²: $13

Las Terrenas

• Average Sale Price: $399,156
• Average Sale Price per m²: $2,326

Santiago

• Average Sale Price: $428,163
• Average Sale Price per m²: $1,601

Samaná

• Average Sale Price: $392,012
• Average Sale Price per m²: $2,165

Sosúa

• Average Sale Price: $281,296
• Average Sale Price per m²: $1,742

Cabarete

• Average Sale Price: $289,862
• Average Sale Price per m²: $1,792

La Romana

• Average Sale Price: $231,637
• Average Sale Price per m²: $1,937

Puerto Plata

• Average Sale Price: $221,105
• Average Sale Price per m²: $1,733

Cap Cana

• Average Sale Price: $965,618
• Average Sale Price per m²: $2,936
• Average Rental Price: $3,372
• Average Rental Price per m²: $23.00

Outlook for 2026

• Sale prices are expected to continue their gradual upward trend, supported by sustained demand in both urban and destination markets.
• Rental pricing is showing signs of stabilization, with increased availability contributing to a more balanced long-term rental market.
• Market dynamics are becoming more predictable, allowing brokers and investors to focus on pricing accuracy and long-term positioning rather than short-term volatility.

For investors, this environment favors long-term strategies and efficiently priced properties. Renters may benefit from greater choice, even as overall price levels remain elevated.