Area guide · Panama City
Living in Albrook: Green, Quiet and Next to the Metro
Ancón district, Panama City: the reverted areas west of the city, between Clayton and the Metropolitan Natural Park (north), the Corredor Norte, Curundú and Universidad de Panamá (east), Ancón Hill and Balboa (south) and Diablo, Corozal and the Canal (west).
What is it like to live in Albrook?
Albrook is the former US Albrook Air Force Station, in the reverted areas of the Ancón district, west of downtown Panama City. Today it has two sides: along the Corredor Norte sit Albrook Mall, the national bus terminal, the Metro Line 1 terminus and Marcos A. Gelabert airport; behind them, up the hill, is a quiet residential neighborhood of tree-lined streets, former Canal Zone houses and low-rise buildings.
It is one of the few green areas where you can live without a car: the Metro, intercity buses and the country's biggest shopping center are ~1 km from the residential center. That is why professionals, couples and families who want nature (the Metropolitan Natural Park and Ancón Hill are next door) look here, at lower prices than Clayton.
Housing mixes apartments in buildings such as Albrook Point, Albrook Park, Pine Hills and the new Forest Gate, gated communities such as Albrook Gardens and Ville di Firenze, and large houses from the base era. Some portals list Embassy Club and Embassy Village, on the Clayton border, under "Albrook".
Pros
- Metro, bus terminal and domestic airport ~1 km away: you can live without a car.
- A green, quiet neighborhood between the Metropolitan Natural Park and Ancón Hill.
- Albrook Mall, supermarkets, gyms and banks a few minutes away.
- Rents and prices below Clayton and the downtown high-rise districts.
- Schools in the neighborhood and the Clayton international schools a few minutes away.
Things to know
- Heavy traffic at the Corredor Norte exits and around Albrook Mall, especially on weekends and paydays.
- Streets closest to the airport live alongside its domestic flight operations.
- No hospital inside the area; the nearest are ~2 km away.
- Small inventory: few buildings and houses, with many listings concentrated in a handful of buildings.
Reference prices · October 2026
Apartments for rent in Albrook: prices
| Type | Asking range /month | Most common |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1-bedroom apartment (50–60 m²) | $700 – $1,150 | — |
| 2-bedroom apartment (60–145 m²) | $1,100 – $1,600 | ~$1,250 |
| 3-bedroom apartment (116–175 m²) | $1,500 – $1,850 | — |
| 3–5-bedroom house | $2,400 – $7,000 | — |
Apartments and houses for sale in Albrook: prices
| Type | Asking range |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom apartment (48–101 m²) | $145,500 – $240,000 (Albrook Point ~$160,000; new Forest Gate units $145,500–240,000 by size) |
| 3-bedroom apartment (83–175 m²) | $217,000 – $279,000 (Forest Gate 83 m² ~$217,000; Albrook Park ~$265,000–270,000; Pine Hills $250,000–279,000) |
| House | $365,000 – $1,590,000 (Albrook Gardens $365,000–690,000; large houses up to ~$1.6 million) |
| Asking price per m² (apartments) | $1,460 – $3,030 / m² (Pine Hills ~$1,460–1,670/m²; Albrook Point ~$1,930–2,390/m²; new Forest Gate ~$2,700–3,030/m²) |
Asking-price ranges from listings checked in October 2026; they are not closing prices or an appraisal. We found no public-registry closing data for Albrook. We excluded Embassy Village and Embassy Club, which some portals list under Albrook but are in Clayton.
Sources (listings checked in October 2026): Compreoalquile – apartamentos en alquiler en Albrook, Compreoalquile – casas en alquiler en Albrook, Compreoalquile – apartamentos en venta en Albrook, Encuentra24 – Albrook Point en alquiler (oct 2026), Casas24 – Albrook Point en venta (sep 2026), Banco General – P.H. Forest Gate, Encuentra24 – casa en Albrook Gardens (ago 2026), Casas24 – alquiler en Albrook Gardens, Engel & Völkers – venta de viviendas en Albrook.
Getting around Albrook
- Metro: Albrook station is the Line 1 terminus (Albrook–Villa Zaita) and will connect with the future Line 3 to Panamá Oeste; it is ~1.1 km from central Albrook as the crow flies. Fare B/. 0.35.
- Buses: the national bus terminal, open 24 hours, gathers MiBus city routes and buses to the provinces and Central America. In the residential area, route C820 Albrook–City of Knowledge stops on Av. Santos Jorge (Saint Mary stops).
- Air and car: Marcos A. Gelabert airport (domestic flights, Air Panama) is ~0.9 km away. By car, the Corredor Norte and Avenida de la Amistad link to downtown, Clayton and the Centennial Bridge; Av. Omar Torrijos leads to Balboa and the Bridge of the Americas.
Utilities in Albrook
- 💡Electricity
- Naturgy (Edemet)
Naturgy (Edemet): maintenance notices for Albrook (Albrook Mall, Andrews and Simonds streets). - 🚰Water
- IDAAN (often included in the condo HOA fee)
- 📶Internet & phone
- +Móvil (Cable & Wireless Panamá) · Tigo Panamá
Panama's two operators; fiber depends on the building: check your address with each. - 🔥Gas
- Tropigas · Panagas
25 lb cylinders in houses and low-rise buildings; 100 lb with installation (Tropigas, Panagas). Some buildings have central gas: ask the management. - 🗑️Garbage collection
- AAUD (Autoridad de Aseo)
Panamá district: the garbage fee comes on the IDAAN bill.
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Condo buildings (PH) and gated communities in Albrook
Each building and gated community has its own page with verified amenities (pool, gym, 24-hour security, gatehouse, backup generator…), map, nearby places and the homes brokers list there.
- PH Albrook Park — Condo building (PH)
- PH Albrook Point — Condo building (PH)
- PH Forest Gate — Condo building (PH)
- PH Pine Hill(s) — Condo building (PH)
- PH Ville di Firenze — Gated community
- Residencial Albrook Gardens — Gated community
Places in Albrook
Schools, supermarkets, clinics, transport and more: each category has its own page and each place its own page with prices (when published), hours, sources and map.
Schools in Albrook
- Colegio Las Esclavas del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús — Co-ed Catholic school for ages 3–18, English as second language. Fees: via the school's form.
- Colegio Saint Mary (Albrook) — Catholic, pre-K to 12th grade. 2026-27 annual tuition: $3,100–$3,500 (10 payments of $310–$350).
- The Casco School – Albrook — Bilingual British school, ages 2–18, IGCSE + IB. 2026-27 annual tuition: ~$5,220–$10,647 (per doris). No entry donation.
- Instituto Atenea — Nursery to 12th grade. 2027 monthly tuition: $325 (preschool), $370 (elementary), $405 (high school), 10 payments.
Supermarkets in Albrook
- Felipe Motta (Embassy Club) — Wine and gourmet at the Embassy Club entrance. Hours: check with the store.
- Super 99 (Albrook Mall) — Large supermarket inside Albrook Mall; daily 6 am–midnight.
- Super Xtra (Albrook Mall) — Budget supermarket in Albrook Mall; daily 7 am–11 pm.
Transport in Albrook
- Estación Albrook (Metro Línea 1) — Line 1 terminus, ~1.1 km from central Albrook and ~2.5 km from Embassy Club (straight line). Fare $0.35.
- Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte (Albrook) — City, provincial and international bus terminal, open 24 hours; ~0.9 km from central Albrook.
- Aeropuerto Internacional Marcos A. Gelabert (Albrook) — Domestic airport (Air Panama), ~0.9 km from central Albrook.
- Paradas MiBus Saint Mary (I y R) — Route C820 Albrook–Ciudad del Saber; first bus ~4:49 am, every ~15 minutes (Moovit).
Gyms & sports in Albrook
- Smart Fit Albrook Mall — Smart plan $30.99 + tax/month; Black plan $34.99 + tax/month with 12-month term. Mon–Fri 5 am–10 pm.
- PowerClub Albrook — Mon–Fri 5 am–10 pm; Sat 6 am–6 pm; strength, classes and PowerFIT. Price not published.
Parks & recreation in Albrook
- Parque Natural Metropolitano — Protected tropical forest with trails and a lookout, ~1.5 km from central Albrook and ~3.8 km from central Clayton.
- Cerro Ancón — 30–45 min trail to the city's highest lookout; pet friendly on a leash. Free.
Clinics & health in Albrook
- Farmacias Arrocha (Embassy Club) — Chain pharmacy at the Embassy Club entrance. Hours: check with the store.
- Hospital Santa Fe — Private hospital with a 24/7 emergency room, ~2.2 km from central Albrook.
- Complejo Hospitalario Dr. Arnulfo Arias Madrid (CSS) — The CSS's main public hospital, ~2.6 km from central Albrook. For insured patients.
- Farmacias Arrocha (Plaza Albrook) — Chain pharmacy at Plaza Albrook (Av. Canfield). Hours: please check.
Restaurants in Albrook
- El Trapiche (Albrook Mall) — Traditional Panamanian food with a pet-friendly terrace. ~$18 per person.
- Nacionsushi (Albrook Mall) — Sushi and Japanese. ~$24 per person.
- Onze (Albrook) — Healthy food at Albrook Village. ~$13 per person.
- Kotowa (Albrook) — Specialty coffee at the airport. ~$10 per person.
- Casi Cielo Brunch & Coffee — Brunch and coffee at Plaza Pancanal. ~$18 per person.
- PAUL (Albrook Mall) — French bakery at Albrook Mall. ~$23 per person.
- Athanasiou (Albrook Mall) — Greek café with a covered pet-friendly terrace. Price: please check.
- Athen's Pizza (Albrook Mall) — Greek pizzeria; with a dog, outdoor tables only. Daily 11 am–9 pm.
Pet friendly
- Cerro Ancón — 30–45 min trail to the city's highest lookout; pet friendly on a leash. Free.
- El Trapiche (Albrook Mall) — Traditional Panamanian food with a pet-friendly terrace. ~$18 per person.
- Athanasiou (Albrook Mall) — Greek café with a covered pet-friendly terrace. Price: please check.
- Athen's Pizza (Albrook Mall) — Greek pizzeria; with a dog, outdoor tables only. Daily 11 am–9 pm.
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Pet-friendly Albrook
In Albrook, the terraces of El Trapiche, Athanasiou and Athen's Pizza at the edge of Albrook Mall welcome dogs (rules inside the mall are stricter), and Ancón Hill has a shaded trail to walk up on a leash. Forest Gate advertises a pet area. Pet Friendly Panamá has no Albrook guide yet; the closest is its guide to pet-friendly cafés in Clayton and the City of Knowledge. If you need a pet-friendly apartment, tell us in your request.
Neighboring areas
Living in Clayton
Ancón district, Panama City: the reverted areas west of the city, between the Canal and the Miraflores Locks (west), Camino de Cruces National Park and Vía Centenario (north), Corozal and the Metropolitan Natural Park (east) and Albrook (south).
Albrook FAQ
How much does it cost to rent in Albrook?
In October 2026, 2-bedroom apartments were listed at about $1,100–$1,600 per month (typical ~$1,250, many furnished), 3-bedrooms at $1,500–$1,850 and houses at $2,400–$7,000. These are asking prices, not closing prices.
How much does it cost to buy in Albrook?
In listings, 2-bedroom apartments ask $145,500–240,000 (Albrook Point ~$160,000; new Forest Gate by size) and 3-bedrooms ~$217,000–279,000; houses range from ~$365,000 in Albrook Gardens to over $1.5 million. Per m², apartments ask ~$1,460–3,030.
Is there a Metro station in Albrook?
Yes. Albrook station is the Line 1 terminus, next to the bus terminal and Albrook Mall, ~1.1 km from the residential center as the crow flies. MiBus route C820 runs through the residential area and connects to it.
Which schools are in Albrook?
Colegio Saint Mary (Catholic, 2026-27 annual tuition $3,100–3,500), The Casco School Albrook (bilingual British school with IGCSE and IB) and Instituto Atenea (2027 monthly tuition $325–405). Colegio Las Esclavas is on the Clayton border and the Clayton international schools are a few minutes away.
Is Albrook the same as Clayton?
No, they are neighboring areas of the Ancón district. Albrook is the former air base to the south, by the Metro and Albrook Mall; Clayton is the former army base to the north, with the City of Knowledge. Embassy Club and Embassy Village, on the border, sometimes appear as "Albrook" on portals.
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