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Mieten in Costa Rica

Partially verified Zuletzt geprüft June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

Renting in Costa Rica is straightforward for foreigners, who have the same rental rights as locals and need no special permit. Long-term leases commonly run for one year (renewable), with a one-month security deposit, while furnished mid-term apartments are widely available in expat and beach areas; most listings are found via Encuentra24, Facebook groups and local agents.

Die Mietgrundlagen

Üblicher Mietvertrag
1 Jahr
Kaution
1 Monatsmieten
Möbliert
Möbliert + unmöbliert
Mittelfristiger Markt
Starker Mittelfristmarkt
Adressregistrierung
Nicht erforderlich

Maklergebühr: When an agent is used, the broker commission on a rental is customarily paid by the landlord; tenants normally pay no agency fee, though practice varies by market. (Published Costa Rican commission rates of roughly 5% plus 13% VAT refer to property sales, not residential rentals.)

Ihre Rechte als Mieter

Tenancies are governed by Law 7527 (Ley General de Arrendamientos Urbanos y Suburbanos). It sets a minimum lease term of three years (Article 70): a compliant tenant may stay for that term regardless of what a shorter contract says, and can only be evicted on legally defined grounds through a court process, with self-help (extrajudicial) eviction barred. Rent agreed in colones may be increased annually in line with an official inflation index, while rent agreed in US dollars or another foreign currency is fixed for the contract term unless the contract states otherwise.

Gut zu wissen

  • Foreigners rent on equal footing with locals and need no special permit
  • Standard security deposit is one month's rent, and advance rent is capped at one month under Law 7527
  • Strong supply of furnished mid-term rentals (Airbnb hosts often open to 3-12 month stays) for an exploratory first stay
  • Law 7527 gives a compliant tenant a protected three-year term and requires eviction to go through the courts, barring self-help eviction

Worauf Sie achten sollten

  • Leases are typically in Spanish; a lease may be verbal or written, but a written contract is strongly advisable for enforceability, so have a Spanish lease reviewed before signing
  • Deposit returns are a common dispute area, so document the property's condition and put return terms in the contract (landlords often return the deposit around 30 days after move-out, once utilities and inventory are checked)
  • Beach and tourist areas have shifted heavily to short-term tourist lets, tightening long-term supply and pushing prices above the Central Valley
  • Sight-unseen listings and 'wire-the-deposit-first' offers on Facebook/Craigslist attract scams; view in person or use a reputable agent and avoid paying before seeing a signed contract and getting keys

Wo Sie suchen

Encuentra24Facebook groups / Marketplace (expat housing groups)CraigslistAirbnb (for mid-term furnished stays)Local real-estate agents

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Mieten in Costa Rica: FAQ

Mieten in Costa Rica: FAQ

Wie viel Kaution brauche ich, um in Costa Rica zu mieten?

Vermieter verlangen üblicherweise rund 1 Monat Miete als Kaution, zusätzlich zur ersten Monatsmiete im Voraus, plus etwaige Maklergebühr (when an agent is used, the broker commission on a rental is customarily paid by the landlord; tenants normally pay no agency fee, though practice varies by market. (published costa rican commission rates of roughly 5% plus 13% vat refer to property sales, not residential rentals.)). Planen Sie das als Einmalbetrag ein, bevor Sie ankommen.

Muss ich meine Adresse in Costa Rica registrieren?

Eine Adressregistrierung ist hier für Kurzzeit-Ansässige keine allgemeine Pflicht, prüfen Sie aber, ob Ihr konkretes Visum oder eine Bank einen Adressnachweis verlangt.

Finde ich möblierte oder kurzfristige Mietobjekte in Costa Rica?

Möbliert + unmöbliert und der mittelfristige Markt, auf den sich Nomaden verlassen, ist starker mittelfristmarkt. Beginnen Sie Ihre Suche auf Encuentra24, Facebook groups / Marketplace (expat housing groups), Craigslist.

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