House and home prices in the canton of San Carlos, Alajuela

Prices for houses and homes in San Carlos, Alajuela, including houses in gated condominiums, recalculated every month from Anuntico listings.

Data for August 2026, across 96 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡78,750,000

≈ $150,000

That is a property of 150 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡55M and ₡131M.

Based on 92 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡70,000,000

75 listings

Quoted in dollars

$250,000

17 listings

The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.

32% cheaper than Alajuela 39% cheaper than the national average #53 of 69 cantons by price

Price per built m²: ₡482,759
Published in the last 30 days: 2
Listings quoted in dollars: 18%

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Rental prices

There aren't enough listings yet to publish a reliable median.

Prices for houses by district in San Carlos, Alajuela

Sorted by price per built m² — the only way to compare areas without property size distorting the picture.

Monterrey ₡1.8M/m²

Sale ₡165M 1 listings
La Fortuna ₡811k/m²

Sale ₡73M Rent ₡888k 34 listings
Quesada ₡598k/m²

Sale ₡135M 19 listings
Pocosol ₡477k/m²

Sale ₡68M Rent ₡175k 3 listings
La Palmera ₡462k/m²

Sale ₡110M 3 listings
Venecia ₡388k/m²

Sale ₡45M 4 listings
Aguas Zarcas ₡360k/m²

Sale ₡90M 11 listings
Cutris ₡345k/m²

Sale ₡59M 2 listings
Pital ₡341k/m²

Sale ₡68M 1 listings
Florencia ₡339k/m²

Sale ₡55M Rent ₡165k 17 listings
La Tigra ₡257k/m²

Sale ₡18M 1 listings

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Prices for other property types in San Carlos, Alajuela

Apartment prices 4 listings

Sale ₡117M Rent ₡415k /month
Lot prices 134 listings

Sale ₡45M
Farm prices 47 listings

Sale ₡250M
Commercial space prices 10 listings

Sale ₡110M Rent ₡550k /month
Office prices 1 listings

Sale ₡50M

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in San Carlos, Alajuela?

The median sale price for houses in San Carlos, Alajuela is ₡78,750,000. Most are offered between ₡55,000,000 and ₡131,250,000, based on 92 active listings.

What is the price per built square metre in San Carlos, Alajuela?

The median price per built square metre for houses in San Carlos, Alajuela is ₡482,759, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what a house is worth in San Carlos, Alajuela?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡78,750,000, and the price per square metre, ₡482,759. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in San Carlos, Alajuela are offered between ₡55M and ₡131M.

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