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.
Rental prices
Median rent
₡472,500 /month
≈ $900
That is a property of 84 m² · 2 bed · 2 bath.
Most fall between ₡385k and ₡520k.
Based on 101 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡370,000 /month
34 listings
Quoted in dollars
$950 /month
67 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
22% cheaperthan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡5,646
Listings quoted in dollars
66%
Gross rental yield
9.0% 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.
The median sale price for apartments in Alajuela is ₡63,000,000. Most are offered between ₡57,750,000 and ₡86,312,500, based on 163 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alajuela?
The median rent for apartments in Alajuela is ₡472,500 per month. Most are offered between ₡385,000 and ₡519,750, based on 101 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Alajuela?
The median price per built square metre for apartments in Alajuela is ₡746,575, 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, ₡63,000,000, and the price per square metre, ₡746,575. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in Alajuela are offered between ₡58M and ₡86M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Alajuela?
The gross rental yield in Alajuela is around 9.0% a year: the median rent is ₡472,500 per month and the median sale price is ₡63,000,000. 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.
