Lot and land prices in Alajuela, Costa Rica

Prices for lots and land in Alajuela, recalculated every month from Anuntico listings.

Data for October 2026, across 859 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡53,500,000

≈ $116,304

That is a lot of 1,190 m².

Most fall between ₡35M and ₡114M.

Based on 847 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡42,500,000

499 listings

Quoted in dollars

$200,000

348 listings

The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.

30% cheaper than the national average

Price per m² of land: ₡51,136
Published in the last 30 days: 44
Listings quoted in dollars: 41%

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Price trend for lots in Alajuela

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡55M	805	525
September 2026	₡55M	791	525
October 2026	₡54M	847	460

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. The line only joins comparable months: when the number of listings moves by more than 20% from one month to the next, it starts again.

Rental prices

Median rent

₡1,361,600 /month

≈ $2,960

That is a lot of 2,097 m².

Most fall between ₡788k and ₡2.3M.

Based on 12 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡800,000 /month

5 listings

Quoted in dollars

$5,000 /month

7 listings

The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.

18% more expensive than the national average

Rent per m² of land: ₡479
Listings quoted in dollars: 58%

Prices for lots by canton in Alajuela

Sorted by price per m² of land — the only way to compare areas without lot size distorting the picture.

Grecia ₡101k/m²

Sale ₡35M 94 listings
Alajuela ₡86k/m²

Sale ₡92M Rent ₡2.3M 268 listings
Palmares ₡73k/m²

Sale ₡40M Rent ₡800k 26 listings
Naranjo ₡50k/m²

Sale ₡37M 17 listings
Atenas ₡49k/m²

Sale ₡46M 58 listings
San Carlos ₡38k/m²

Sale ₡45M Rent ₡85k 157 listings
Sarchí ₡36k/m²

Sale ₡68M 2 listings
Poás ₡30k/m²

Sale ₡72M 15 listings
Orotina ₡30k/m²

Sale ₡49M 99 listings
San Ramón ₡28k/m²

Sale ₡60M Rent ₡802k 78 listings
San Mateo ₡21k/m²

Sale ₡57M Rent ₡920k 24 listings
Upala ₡19k/m²

Sale ₡16M 12 listings
Zarcero ₡16k/m²

Sale ₡61M 2 listings
Los Chiles ₡14k/m²

Sale ₡12M 1 listings
Guatuso ₡8,818/m²

Sale ₡83M 4 listings
Río Cuarto ₡4,269/m²

Sale ₡19M 2 listings

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Prices for other property types in Alajuela

House prices 1,882 listings

Sale ₡125M Rent ₡685k /month
Apartment prices 298 listings

Sale ₡60M Rent ₡414k /month
Farm prices 772 listings

Sale ₡138M Rent ₡989k /month
Commercial space prices 88 listings

Sale ₡216M Rent ₡600k /month
Office prices 11 listings

Sale ₡214M Rent ₡1.5M /month

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lot cost in Alajuela?

The median sale price for lots in Alajuela is ₡53,500,000. Most are offered between ₡35,000,000 and ₡113,850,000, based on 847 active listings.

How much does it cost to rent a lot in Alajuela?

The median rent for lots in Alajuela is ₡1,361,600 per month. Most are offered between ₡788,370 and ₡2,327,945, based on 12 active listings.

What is land worth per square metre in Alajuela?

The median land price in Alajuela is ₡51,136 per square metre, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what a lot is worth in Alajuela?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡53,500,000, and the price per square metre, ₡51,136. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all lots listed in Alajuela are offered between ₡35M and ₡114M.

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