Apartment and condo prices in Alajuelita, Costa Rica

Prices for apartments and condos in Alajuelita, San José, recalculated every month from Anuntico listings.

Data for October 2026, across 62 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡65,320,000

≈ $142,000

That is a property of 71 m² · 2 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡56M and ₡73M.

Based on 45 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡61,000,000

18 listings

Quoted in dollars

$153,000

27 listings

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

28% cheaper than San José 25% cheaper than the national average #23 of 27 cantons by price

Price per built m²: ₡810,050
Published in the last 30 days: 2
Listings quoted in dollars: 60%

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Price trend for apartments in Alajuelita, San José

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡78M	42	525
September 2026	₡75M	44	525
October 2026	₡65M	45	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

₡550,000 /month

≈ $1,196

That is a property of 92 m² · 2 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡483k and ₡586k.

Based on 17 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡550,000 /month

5 listings

Quoted in dollars

$1,175 /month

12 listings

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

About the same than San José About the same than the national average

Rent per built m²: ₡5,250
Listings quoted in dollars: 71%
Gross rental yield: 10.1% 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 district in Alajuelita, San José

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

Alajuelita ₡822k/m²

Sale ₡61M Rent ₡551k 35 listings
San Felipe ₡805k/m²

Sale ₡73M Rent ₡529k 26 listings
San Antonio —

Rent ₡300k 1 listings

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Prices for other property types in Alajuelita, San José

House prices 32 listings

Sale ₡78M
Lot prices 9 listings

Sale ₡60M
Farm prices 1 listings

Sale ₡700M
Commercial space prices 2 listings

Sale ₡130M Rent ₡495k /month

Frequently asked questions

How much does an apartment cost in Alajuelita, San José?

The median sale price for apartments in Alajuelita, San José is ₡65,320,000. Most are offered between ₡55,890,000 and ₡73,140,000, based on 45 active listings.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alajuelita, San José?

The median rent for apartments in Alajuelita, San José is ₡550,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡483,000 and ₡586,500, based on 17 active listings.

What is the price per built square metre in Alajuelita, San José?

The median price per built square metre for apartments in Alajuelita, San José is ₡810,050, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what an apartment is worth in Alajuelita, San José?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡65,320,000, and the price per square metre, ₡810,050. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in Alajuelita, San José are offered between ₡56M and ₡73M.

Is it worth buying to rent out in Alajuelita, San José?

The gross rental yield in Alajuelita, San José is around 10.1% a year: the median rent is ₡550,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡65,320,000. 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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