Price trend for apartments in Alajuelita, San José
Month
Median sale price
Exchange rate
August 2026
₡78M
525
September 2026
₡75M
525
October 2026
₡65M
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.
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 samethan San JoséAbout the samethan 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.
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.
