The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.
21% cheaperthan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡4,167
Listings quoted in dollars
70%
Gross rental yield
7.4% 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 ₡115,000,000. Most are offered between ₡75,000,000 and ₡202,125,000, based on 1,321 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a house in Alajuela?
The median rent for houses in Alajuela is ₡708,750 per month. Most are offered between ₡500,000 and ₡1,312,500, based on 155 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Alajuela?
The median price per built square metre for houses in Alajuela is ₡595,999, 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, ₡115,000,000, and the price per square metre, ₡595,999. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Alajuela are offered between ₡75M and ₡202M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Alajuela?
The gross rental yield in Alajuela is around 7.4% a year: the median rent is ₡708,750 per month and the median sale price is ₡115,000,000. 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.
