Price trend for apartments in San Rafael, Alajuela
Month
Median sale price
Exchange rate
August 2026
₡60M
525
September 2026
₡60M
525
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
₡498,750 /month
≈ $950
That is a property of 84 m² · 2 bed · 2 bath.
Most fall between ₡450k and ₡525k.
Based on 63 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡421,500 /month
6 listings
Quoted in dollars
$950 /month
57 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
6% more expensivethan Alajuela17% cheaperthan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡6,034
Listings quoted in dollars
90%
Gross rental yield
9.9% 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.
How much does an apartment cost in San Rafael, Alajuela?
The median sale price for apartments in San Rafael, Alajuela is ₡60,375,000. Most are offered between ₡55,000,000 and ₡63,250,000, based on 99 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 ₡498,750 per month. Most are offered between ₡450,000 and ₡525,000, based on 63 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 ₡750,631, 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, ₡60,375,000, and the price per square metre, ₡750,631. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in San Rafael, Alajuela are offered between ₡55M and ₡63M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in San Rafael, Alajuela?
The gross rental yield in San Rafael, Alajuela is around 9.9% a year: the median rent is ₡498,750 per month and the median sale price is ₡60,375,000. 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.
