Apartment and condo prices in San Rafael, Alajuela, Costa Rica

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

Data for November 2026, across 176 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡54,280,000

≈ $118,000

That is a property of 74 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡52M and ₡58M.

Based on 110 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡57,000,000

30 listings

Quoted in dollars

$116,000

80 listings

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

6% cheaper than Alajuela 38% cheaper than the national average #54 of 61 districts by price

Price per built m²: ₡712,676
Published in the last 30 days: 11
Listings quoted in dollars: 73%

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Price trend for apartments in San Rafael, Alajuela

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
September 2026	₡60M	99	525
October 2026	₡55M	97	460
November 2026	₡54M	110	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

₡437,000 /month

≈ $950

That is a property of 84 m² · 2 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡401k and ₡460k.

Based on 66 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡400,000 /month

7 listings

Quoted in dollars

$950 /month

59 listings

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

6% more expensive than Alajuela 21% cheaper than the national average

Rent per built m²: ₡5,589
Listings quoted in dollars: 89%
Gross rental yield: 9.7% 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.

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Prices for other property types in San Rafael, Alajuela

House prices 97 listings

Sale ₡92M Rent ₡1.8M /month
Lot prices 36 listings

Sale ₡139M
Farm prices 17 listings

Sale ₡414M
Commercial space prices 4 listings

Sale ₡145M Rent ₡484k /month
Office prices 1 listings

Rent ₡4.0M /month

Frequently asked questions

How much does an apartment cost in San Rafael, Alajuela?

The median sale price for apartments in San Rafael, Alajuela is ₡54,280,000. Most are offered between ₡52,440,000 and ₡58,000,000, based on 110 active listings.

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

The median rent for apartments in San Rafael, Alajuela is ₡437,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡400,890 and ₡460,000, based on 66 active listings.

What is the price per built square metre in San Rafael, Alajuela?

The median price per built square metre for apartments in San Rafael, Alajuela is ₡712,676, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

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

Start from the median price for the area, ₡54,280,000, and the price per square metre, ₡712,676. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in San Rafael, Alajuela are offered between ₡52M and ₡58M.

Is it worth buying to rent out in San Rafael, Alajuela?

The gross rental yield in San Rafael, Alajuela is around 9.7% a year: the median rent is ₡437,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡54,280,000. 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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