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
₡667,500 /month
≈ $1,271
That is a property of 102 m².
Most fall between ₡534k and ₡957k.
Based on 16 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡600,000 /month
9 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,500 /month
7 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
25% cheaperthan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡7,206
Listings quoted in dollars
44%
Gross rental yield
3.5% 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 commercial spaces by canton in Alajuela
Sorted by price per built m² — the only way to compare areas without property size distorting the picture.
How much does a commercial space cost in Alajuela?
The median sale price for commercial spaces in Alajuela is ₡230,000,000. Most are offered between ₡91,000,000 and ₡469,875,000, based on 55 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a commercial space in Alajuela?
The median rent for commercial spaces in Alajuela is ₡667,500 per month. Most are offered between ₡533,513 and ₡957,281, based on 16 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Alajuela?
The median price per built square metre for commercial spaces in Alajuela is ₡560,000, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what a commercial space is worth in Alajuela?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡230,000,000, and the price per square metre, ₡560,000. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all commercial spaces listed in Alajuela are offered between ₡91M and ₡470M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Alajuela?
The gross rental yield in Alajuela is around 3.5% a year: the median rent is ₡667,500 per month and the median sale price is ₡230,000,000. 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.
