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Apartment and condo prices in Alajuela, Costa Rica

Prices for apartments and condos in Alajuela, recalculated every month from Anuntico listings.

Data for October 2026, across 298 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡59,800,000

≈ $130,000

That is a property of 86 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡53M and ₡85M.

Based on 181 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡64,250,000

60 listings

Quoted in dollars

$125,000

121 listings

The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.

32% cheaper than the national average
Price per built m²
₡701,187
Published in the last 30 days
6
Listings quoted in dollars
67%

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Price trend for apartments in Alajuela

Month Median Listings Exchange rate
August 2026 ₡62M 171 525
September 2026 ₡63M 163 525
October 2026 ₡60M 181 460

Each month uses its own exchange rate: when a large share of the supply is quoted in dollars, a move in the colón also moves this line. The line only joins comparable months: when the number of listings moves by more than 20% from one month to the next, it starts again.

Rental prices

Median rent

₡414,000 /month

≈ $900

That is a property of 82 m² · 2 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡368k and ₡455k.

Based on 117 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡350,000 /month

41 listings

Quoted in dollars

$950 /month

76 listings

The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.

25% cheaper than the national average
Rent per built m²
₡5,106
Listings quoted in dollars
65%
Gross rental yield
8.3% a year

Twelve months of the median rent over the median sale price. They come from two different sets of listings, so this compares areas rather than describing any one property: it does not deduct maintenance, taxes or months without a tenant.

Prices for apartments by canton in Alajuela

Sorted by price per built m² — the only way to compare areas without property size distorting the picture.

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Prices for other property types in Alajuela

Frequently asked questions

How much does an apartment cost in Alajuela?

The median sale price for apartments in Alajuela is ₡59,800,000. Most are offered between ₡52,900,000 and ₡85,000,000, based on 181 active listings.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alajuela?

The median rent for apartments in Alajuela is ₡414,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡368,000 and ₡455,400, based on 117 active listings.

What is the price per built square metre in Alajuela?

The median price per built square metre for apartments in Alajuela is ₡701,187, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what an apartment is worth in Alajuela?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡59,800,000, and the price per square metre, ₡701,187. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in Alajuela are offered between ₡53M and ₡85M.

Is it worth buying to rent out in Alajuela?

The gross rental yield in Alajuela is around 8.3% a year: the median rent is ₡414,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡59,800,000. It is a reference for comparing areas rather than the return on any one property, since it does not deduct maintenance, taxes or months without a tenant.

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For sale in Alajuela

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8 Apartments for Sale in La Fortuna, Very Well Maintained and Generating Income. in La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela — ₡ 190 000 000
8 Apartments for Sale in La Fortuna, Very Well Maintained and Generating Income. in La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela — ₡ 190 000 000 - Photo 2 of 5
8 Apartments for Sale in La Fortuna, Very Well Maintained and Generating Income. in La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela — ₡ 190 000 000 - Photo 3 of 5

₡ 190 000 000

over a month ago
2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 3 Parking 1,000 Construction m² 1,012 Land m²

8 Apartments for Sale in La Fortuna, Very Well Maintained and Generating Income.

La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela

Real estate agent

Leonardo Acuña

Experto +120 Properties
7
EL COYOL, ALAJUELA - DUPLEX in Alajuela — ₡ 95 000 000
EL COYOL, ALAJUELA - DUPLEX in Alajuela — ₡ 95 000 000 - Photo 2 of 7
EL COYOL, ALAJUELA - DUPLEX in Alajuela — ₡ 95 000 000 - Photo 3 of 7

₡ 95 000 000

over a month ago
4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Parking 170 Construction m² 150 Land m²

EL COYOL, ALAJUELA - DUPLEX

Alajuela

Real estate agent

MAR Bienes Raices

+20 Properties
25
Apartment Boulevard Los Malinches Condominium 3 bedrooms in Guácima, Alajuela — ₡ 65 000 000
Apartment Boulevard Los Malinches Condominium 3 bedrooms in Guácima, Alajuela — ₡ 65 000 000 - Photo 2 of 25
Apartment Boulevard Los Malinches Condominium 3 bedrooms in Guácima, Alajuela — ₡ 65 000 000 - Photo 3 of 25

₡ 65 000 000

over a month ago
3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Parking 139 Construction m² 172 Land m²

Apartment Boulevard Los Malinches Condominium 3 bedrooms

Guácima, Alajuela

Private party

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For rent in Alajuela

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BEAUTIFUL HOUSE AND 6 APARTMENTS IN ALAJUELA. in San Antonio, Alajuela — ₡ 250 000
BEAUTIFUL HOUSE AND 6 APARTMENTS IN ALAJUELA. in San Antonio, Alajuela — ₡ 250 000 - Photo 2 of 15
BEAUTIFUL HOUSE AND 6 APARTMENTS IN ALAJUELA. in San Antonio, Alajuela — ₡ 250 000 - Photo 3 of 15

₡ 250 000

over a month ago
650 Construction m² 845 Land m²

BEAUTIFUL HOUSE AND 6 APARTMENTS IN ALAJUELA.

San Antonio, Alajuela

Real estate agent

Edwin Cruz

Experto Élite +930 Properties
9
SE ALQUILA BELLO APARTAMENTO EN ATENAS.  in Atenas, Alajuela — $800
SE ALQUILA BELLO APARTAMENTO EN ATENAS.  in Atenas, Alajuela — $800 - Photo 2 of 9
SE ALQUILA BELLO APARTAMENTO EN ATENAS.  in Atenas, Alajuela — $800 - Photo 3 of 9

$800

over a month ago
2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 1 Parking

SE ALQUILA BELLO APARTAMENTO EN ATENAS.

Atenas, Alajuela

Real estate agent

Edwin Cruz

Experto Élite +930 Properties
9
Apartment rental in La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela — ₡ 200 000
Apartment rental in La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela — ₡ 200 000 - Photo 2 of 9
Apartment rental in La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela — ₡ 200 000 - Photo 3 of 9

₡ 200 000

over a month ago
2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 1 Parking

Apartment rental

La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela

Private party

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