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
₡685,000 /month
≈ $1,489
That is a property of 200 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.
Most fall between ₡488k and ₡1.0M.
Based on 180 listings.
Two markets in a single figure
Quoted in colones
₡500,000 /month
53 listings
Quoted in dollars
$1,750 /month
127 listings
The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.
17% cheaperthan the national average
Rent per built m²
₡3,740
Listings quoted in dollars
71%
Gross rental yield
6.6% 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 ₡125,000,000. Most are offered between ₡79,000,000 and ₡213,785,000, based on 1,702 active listings.
How much does it cost to rent a house in Alajuela?
The median rent for houses in Alajuela is ₡685,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡487,500 and ₡1,040,750, based on 180 active listings.
What is the price per built square metre in Alajuela?
The median price per built square metre for houses in Alajuela is ₡612,034, 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, ₡125,000,000, and the price per square metre, ₡612,034. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Alajuela are offered between ₡79M and ₡214M.
Is it worth buying to rent out in Alajuela?
The gross rental yield in Alajuela is around 6.6% a year: the median rent is ₡685,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡125,000,000. 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.
