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
₡761,250 /month
≈ $1,450
That is a property of 200 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.
Most fall between ₡500k and ₡1.3M.
Based on 138 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡500,000 /month
37 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,750 /month
101 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
15% cheaperthan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡3,996
Listings quoted in dollars
73%
Gross rental yield
7.0% 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 houses by canton in Alajuela
Sorted by price per built m² — the only way to compare areas without property size distorting the picture.
The median sale price for houses in Alajuela is ₡131,250,000. Most are offered between ₡80,000,000 and ₡230,000,000, based on 1,487 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a house in Alajuela?
The median rent for houses in Alajuela is ₡761,250 per month. Most are offered between ₡500,000 and ₡1,312,500, based on 138 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Alajuela?
The median price per built square metre for houses in Alajuela is ₡645,097, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.
How do you find out what a house is worth in Alajuela?
Start from the median price for the area, ₡131,250,000, and the price per square metre, ₡645,097. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Alajuela are offered between ₡80M and ₡230M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Alajuela?
The gross rental yield in Alajuela is around 7.0% a year: the median rent is ₡761,250 per month and the median sale price is ₡131,250,000. 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.
