The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
18% cheaperthan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡5,606
Listings quoted in dollars
71%
Gross rental yield
9.2% 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 ₡61,950,000. Most are offered between ₡57,000,000 and ₡69,900,000, based on 171 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 ₡387,188 and ₡498,750, based on 126 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Alajuela?
The median price per built square metre for apartments in Alajuela is ₡780,822, 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, ₡61,950,000, and the price per square metre, ₡780,822. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in Alajuela are offered between ₡57M and ₡70M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Alajuela?
The gross rental yield in Alajuela is around 9.2% a year: the median rent is ₡472,500 per month and the median sale price is ₡61,950,000. 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.
