Noord is the district behind the beaches — the residential heartland where many Arubans themselves live, and where buyers get dramatically more space for their money while staying five to ten minutes from both Eagle Beach and Palm Beach. If the beach strips are Aruba’s shop window, Noord is its living room.
This is the island’s value zone with genuine variety: compact new-build condos start in the high $100s (Saint Germain from around $156,000), quality one- and two-bedroom stock runs roughly $250,000–$550,000, and boutique communities like Aracari reach into the upper range. Inland values sit around $2,500–$4,000 per m² — roughly half of near-beach pricing for property that rents almost as well.
What it costs in Noord
| Compact new-builds | from the high $100s |
| Quality 1–2 bedroom stock | $250,000–$550,000 |
| Inland values | $2,500–$4,000 per m² |
Closing costs in Aruba typically add 6.5–8% on top of the purchase price. See the full cost & taxes guide.
Every condo community in Noord
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Living in Noord
Noord means local supermarkets, schools, and real neighborhoods — with the beaches close enough that “a quick swim before dinner” is literal. For long-term living or rental strategies aimed at value-conscious visitors and winter residents, this district consistently delivers the island’s best price-to-lifestyle ratio.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a condo in Noord cost?
Compact new-builds start in the high $100s, most quality 1–2 bedroom units trade between $250,000 and $550,000, and boutique communities reach the upper range. Inland values run roughly $2,500–$4,000 per m².
How far is Noord from the beach?
Most Noord communities are a 5–10 minute drive from both Eagle Beach and Palm Beach — close enough for a daily swim, far enough to escape resort pricing.
Is Noord good for rental investment?
Yes, particularly for value-conscious visitors and longer winter stays. Expected gross yields for well-managed 2-bedroom units are competitive precisely because purchase prices are so much lower than the beach strips.
Is Noord safe and livable year-round?
Noord is one of Aruba’s principal residential districts — supermarkets, schools, restaurants and daily services are all local, which is exactly why many Arubans live here.
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