Price trend for apartments in Alajuelita, San José
Month
Median sale price
Exchange rate
August 2026
₡78M
525
September 2026
₡75M
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
₡603,750 /month
≈ $1,150
That is a property of 92 m² · 2 bed · 2 bath.
Most fall between ₡551k and ₡630k.
Based on 15 listings.
4% cheaperthan San JoséAbout the samethan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡5,992
Listings quoted in dollars
73%
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.
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 ₡74,550,000. Most are offered between ₡61,000,000 and ₡83,475,000, based on 44 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 ₡603,750 per month. Most are offered between ₡551,250 and ₡630,000, based on 15 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 ₡884,058, 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, ₡74,550,000, and the price per square metre, ₡884,058. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all apartments listed in Alajuelita, San José are offered between ₡61M and ₡83M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Alajuelita, San José?
The gross rental yield in Alajuelita, San José is around 9.7% a year: the median rent is ₡603,750 per month and the median sale price is ₡74,550,000. 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.
