What are housing prices like in Chile right now? (2026)

We constantly update this blog post so you can understand the current housing prices in Chile in 2026 with fresh and simple numbers.

Chile property prices are usually shown in UF, but we also convert the main figures into Chilean pesos, US dollars and euros.

This guide focuses only on residential property in Chile, including apartments, houses, townhouses, condos and villas.

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What is the average housing price in Chile in 2026?

The median housing price in Chile is often more useful than the average housing price because one very expensive property in Vitacura, Lo Barnechea or Zapallar can pull the average upward.

We are writing this in 2026 with the latest data collected from authoritative sources that we manually double checked.

As of 2026, the median housing price in Chile is about CLP 159 million, which is around USD 173,500 or EUR 150,200. The average housing price in Chile in 2026 is about CLP 208 million, which is around USD 226,900 or EUR 196,400.

For 80% of residential properties in Chile in 2026, a realistic price range is roughly CLP 73 million to CLP 571 million, or about USD 80,000 to USD 623,000, or EUR 69,000 to EUR 539,000.

A realistic entry range in Chile in 2026 is about CLP 41 million to CLP 102 million, or USD 44,000 to USD 111,000, or EUR 39,000 to EUR 96,000, which can buy an older 35 to 45 sqm apartment in Santiago Centro, Estación Central, Independencia, La Florida, Concepción or Temuco.

A typical luxury property in Chile in 2026 starts around CLP 897 million and can go above CLP 2.0 billion, or about USD 979,000 to USD 2.18 million+, or EUR 847,000 to EUR 1.89 million+, for a large apartment, villa or house in Vitacura, Lo Barnechea, Las Condes, Zapallar, Concón or Pucón.

By the way, you will find much more detailed price ranges in our property pack covering the real estate market in Chile.

Are Chile property listing prices close to the actual sale price in 2026?

In Chile in 2026, actual sale prices are usually about 5% to 9% below listing prices, with a central estimate near 7%.

This means a Chile property listed at CLP 200 million may often close near CLP 186 million to CLP 190 million if the seller is flexible. The gap is usually smaller for scarce homes in Las Condes, Vitacura, Providencia, Ñuñoa, Viña del Mar or Pucón, and larger for investor-style apartments, old units needing renovation, or new-build projects with high stock.

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What is the price per sq m or per sq ft for properties in Chile in 2026?

As of 2026, the median housing price per sqm in Chile is about CLP 2.77 million, or USD 3,025, or EUR 2,619, which equals about CLP 257,500 per sqft, or USD 281, or EUR 243. The average housing price per sqm in Chile in 2026 is about CLP 3.06 million, or USD 3,336, or EUR 2,889, which equals about CLP 284,000 per sqft, or USD 310, or EUR 268.

The highest price per sqm in Chile in 2026 is usually found in small, new or premium apartments in strong areas, while the lowest price per sqm is usually found in older homes, larger homes or peripheral locations where land is less scarce.

The highest price per sqm in Chile in 2026 is often in Vitacura, Lo Barnechea, premium Las Condes, Providencia, Concón, Zapallar and lakefront Pucón, with ranges around CLP 4.89 million to CLP 7.34 million+ per sqm. The lowest ranges are more common in Puente Alto, Maipú, San Bernardo, La Pintana, Quilicura, Renca and parts of Estación Central, often around CLP 1.63 million to CLP 2.65 million per sqm.

How have property prices evolved in Chile?

Compared with one year ago, housing prices in Chile in 2026 are estimated to be about 6% higher in nominal terms, or about 2% higher after inflation. The main reason is that buyers returned after the 2023 and 2024 slowdown, helped by better financing conditions and more active sales campaigns.

Compared with two years ago, property prices in Chile in 2026 are also higher, but the increase is still moderate once inflation is removed. Chile real estate did not boom equally everywhere, because affordability remained difficult and many buyers were still careful about mortgage costs.

By the way, we’ve written a blog article detailing the latest updates on property price variations in Chile.

Finally, if you want to know whether now is a good time to buy a property there, you can check our pack covering everything there is to know about the housing market in Chile.

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How do prices vary by housing type in Chile in 2026?

In Chile in 2026, apartments represent about 55% of the residential market, houses about 30%, condos and gated homes about 7%, villas and luxury detached homes about 3%, townhouses about 3%, and rural or resort residential homes about 2%, mainly because Greater Santiago is a large apartment-led market.

Apartments in Chile in 2026 average around CLP 163 million, or USD 178,000, or EUR 154,000. Houses average around CLP 260 million, or USD 284,000, or EUR 246,000, while condos and gated homes average around CLP 367 million, or USD 400,000, or EUR 347,000. Villas and luxury detached homes average around CLP 1.14 billion, or USD 1.25 million, or EUR 1.08 million, while townhouses average around CLP 220 million, or USD 240,000, or EUR 208,000, and rural or resort residential homes average around CLP 306 million, or USD 334,000, or EUR 289,000.

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How do property prices compare between existing and new homes in Chile in 2026?

In Chile in 2026, new-build residential properties are usually about 12% to 20% more expensive than similar existing homes, with a central estimate close to 16%.

This new-build premium exists because new homes in Chile often include warranties, better amenities, newer finishes, parking or storage packages, and developer financing incentives that make the price look easier to absorb.

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How do property prices vary by neighborhood in Chile in 2026?

Providencia is one of the most popular areas for expats in Chile, with mostly 1 to 3 bedroom apartments and some newer projects. In 2026, a typical home in Providencia often costs about CLP 220 million to CLP 480 million, or USD 240,000 to USD 524,000, or EUR 208,000 to EUR 454,000, because the area is walkable, central and close to Metro stations, offices, clinics and restaurants.

Las Condes is more expensive and offers larger apartments, family homes and some high-end new projects. In 2026, a typical home in Las Condes often costs about CLP 320 million to CLP 850 million, or USD 349,000 to USD 928,000, or EUR 302,000 to EUR 803,000, because Las Condes combines offices, services, schools and strong resale demand.

Viña del Mar and Concón attract buyers looking for coastal living, second homes and family apartments close to Santiago. In 2026, a typical property in Viña del Mar or Concón often costs about CLP 150 million to CLP 500 million, or USD 164,000 to USD 546,000, or EUR 142,000 to EUR 472,000, because buyers pay more for beach access, views and lifestyle.

You will find a much more detailed analysis by areas in our property pack about Chile. Meanwhile, here is a quick summary table we have made so you can understand how prices change across areas:

How much more do you pay for properties in Chile when you include renovation work, taxes, and fees?

In Chile in 2026, a clean property purchase with financing but no renovation usually costs about 3% to 5% above the agreed price, while a purchase with normal renovation often costs 8% to 12% more.

If you buy a Chile property for about USD 200,000, or around CLP 183 million, you might pay about CLP 7 million to CLP 9 million in normal purchase costs without major renovation. If you add light renovation, the final total can more realistically reach about CLP 198 million to CLP 205 million.

If you buy a Chile property for about USD 500,000, or around CLP 458 million, normal purchase costs can add roughly CLP 18 million to CLP 23 million. With renovation work, the final total can often move closer to CLP 500 million to CLP 525 million.

If you buy a Chile property for about USD 1,000,000, or around CLP 916 million, purchase costs alone can add roughly CLP 37 million to CLP 46 million. If the property is older and needs serious renovation, the full cost can easily move above CLP 1.05 billion.

By the way, we keep updated a blog article detailing the property taxes and fees to factor in the total buying cost in Chile.

Meanwhile, here is a detailed table of the additional expenses you may have to pay when buying a new property in Chile

We made this infographic to show you how property prices in Chile compare to other big cities across the region. It breaks down the average price per square meter in city centers, so you can see how cities stack up. It’s an easy way to spot where you might get the best value for your money. We hope you like it.

What properties can you buy in Chile in 2026 with different budgets?

With USD 100,000, or about CLP 92 million, there is a real Chile property market, but it is mostly compact or peripheral: an existing 35 sqm studio in Santiago Centro, a 40 sqm apartment in Estación Central or Independencia, or a 45 to 55 sqm apartment in a secondary area of Temuco or Concepción.

With USD 200,000, or about CLP 183 million, a buyer in Chile in 2026 can look at an existing 55 to 65 sqm apartment in Ñuñoa or San Miguel, an 80 to 100 sqm house in Maipú or Puente Alto, or a new compact 45 to 55 sqm apartment in Santiago Centro, Macul or La Florida.

With USD 300,000, or about CLP 275 million, a buyer in Chile in 2026 can look at an existing 75 to 90 sqm apartment in Providencia or Ñuñoa, a 120 to 150 sqm house in La Florida, Maipú or Peñalolén, or a 70 to 90 sqm coastal apartment in Viña del Mar or Concón.

With USD 500,000, or about CLP 458 million, a buyer in Chile in 2026 can look at an existing 120 to 150 sqm apartment in Las Condes, a 160 to 220 sqm family house in Peñalolén or La Reina, or a premium 100 to 130 sqm coastal apartment in Concón or Viña del Mar.

With USD 1,000,000, or about CLP 916 million, a buyer in Chile in 2026 can reach a luxury 180 to 230 sqm house in Vitacura or Las Condes, a renovated premium 160 to 220 sqm apartment in Vitacura or Las Condes, or a lake or coastal house in Pucón, Zapallar or Concón.

With USD 2,000,000, or about CLP 1.83 billion, the Chile property market becomes narrow but real, with large luxury houses in Vitacura or Lo Barnechea, premium villas in Zapallar, Cachagua or Concón, and large lakefront or view estates around Pucón or Villarrica.

If you need a more detailed analysis, we have a blog article detailing what you can buy at different budget levels in Chile.

What sources have we used to write this blog article?

Whether it’s in our blog articles or the market analyses included in our property pack about Chile, we always rely on the strongest methodology we can and we don’t throw out numbers at random.

We also aim to be fully transparent, so below we’ve listed the authoritative sources we used, and explained how we used them and the methods behind our estimates.

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