House for rent in Costa Rica – Casa Infinity, Escazú
Looking to rent a house in Costa Rica? Casa Infinity in Bello Horizonte, Escazú (San José province), is available for long-term rent as an alternative to the sale: 380 m² gross covered area (área de construcción) on a 481.02 m² lot, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, an office with separate entrance, a courtyard, a carport for 2 to 4 vehicles, garden and a separate guest apartment. Full rebuild 2008, renovation 2025 – a move-in-ready rental home in one of the most sought-after residential zones for expats, embassy staff and families in the greater San José area.
Regarding the area figures: all areas correspond to the Costa Rican área de construcción as recorded in the Registro Nacional. This measures the built, roofed area including exterior walls and, in part, ancillary spaces. It is not equivalent to the German Wohnfläche under WoFlV or comparable European standards; the deviation is typically 10–20%. Figures without guarantee.
Rent estimate
The figures below are a realistic market estimate for Escazú / Bello Horizonte (2026). They are based on the local price per square metre for long-term rentals in this zone (USD 7.00 – 8.60 / m², unfurnished), benchmarked against comparable houses in Escazú and Santa Ana. Pricing depends only on area, furnishing and lease term – never on a tenant's origin or nationality. This is not a formal valuation.
A realistic ask for a quick, solvent tenancy: USD 3,500 / month furnished or USD 2,950 / month unfurnished, plus utilities. Letting the guest apartment separately on top brings total income to roughly USD 4,100 / month.
All rental figures are estimates based on comparable properties in Escazú, not a guarantee. The total range refers to renting the entire property to a single tenant. Splitting the property into multiple independent rental units is not permitted under the Uso de Suelo (ZRAD-1, Servidumbre de Paso).
The rent is derived solely from the local price per square metre — identical for every applicant.
The statutory standard is a 3-year contract (Law No. 7527) — a protection that exists in the tenant's favour. Shorter terms (6 or 12 months) are possible when both sides expressly agree. Here the term only affects pricing, not your statutory rights.
All rental figures are estimates based on comparable properties in Escazú, not a guarantee. The total range refers to renting the entire property to a single tenant. Splitting the property into multiple independent rental units is not permitted under the Uso de Suelo (ZRAD-1, Servidumbre de Paso).
Long-term rentals for houses in Escazú, Bello Horizonte and Santa Ana (unfurnished):
| Location / property | Area & rent | USD / m² |
|---|---|---|
| Escazú / San Rafael · 3 bedrooms | ~250 m² · USD 1.800 – 2.200 | 7,2 – 8,8 |
| Escazú / Bello Horizonte · 4 bedrooms | ~350 m² · USD 2.500 – 3.100 | 7,1 – 8,9 |
| Santa Ana / Pozos · 4 bedrooms | ~450 m² · USD 3.200 – 4.000 | 7,1 – 8,9 |
| Market band Escazú / Santa Ana | 7,00 – 8,60 | |
Sources: public long-term rental listings (Encuentra24, RE/MAX Costa Rica, Properties in Costa Rica), as of 2026. Comparables are market ranges, not individual quotes.
Same price for everyone: rent depends only on area, furnishing and lease term — never on origin, nationality or employer.
Enquire about this setupNon-binding market estimate, plus utilities. The final rent is agreed individually.
Where the numbers come from — derivation & sources
Every price, rent and yield figure on this page is derived transparently. None of it is a free-hand estimate.
| Figure | Calculation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price EUR 425,000 | 380 m² área de construcción × USD 1.150 – 1.350 / m² (Baubestand Escazú) = USD 437.000 – 513.000 → angesetzt USD ≈ 460.000 = EUR 425.000 | Registro Nacional (Finca 1-245929-000), plano catastrado SJ-0020280-1975, zona homogénea Hacienda 1 02 03 U26 (Vista Alegre) + Public long-term rental and sale listings in Escazú / Santa Ana (Encuentra24, RE/MAX Costa Rica, Properties in Costa Rica), as of 2026 |
| Rent main house | 380 m² área de construcción × USD 7,00 – 8,60 / m² = USD 2.660 – 3.268 → gerundet USD 2.700 – 3.200 / Monat | Public long-term rental and sale listings in Escazú / Santa Ana (Encuentra24, RE/MAX Costa Rica, Properties in Costa Rica), as of 2026 |
| Rent guest apartment | Geschätzte Marktmiete für eine abgeschlossene Einliegerwohnung dieser Art in Escazú (keine separat vermessene Fläche vorhanden — im registrierten Baubestand von 380 m² área de construcción enthalten): USD 600 – 850 / Monat | Public long-term rental and sale listings in Escazú / Santa Ana (Encuentra24, RE/MAX Costa Rica, Properties in Costa Rica), as of 2026 |
| Gross yield | (2.700 + 600) … (3.200 + 850) × 12 = USD 39.600 – 48.600 p. a. ÷ USD 460.000 = 8,6 – 10,6 % | Own calculation from the rows above |
| Net yield | brutto − Grundsteuer 0,25 % p. a. − Instandhaltung ≈ USD 3.000 p. a. − Verwaltung 8 – 10 % = 6,5 – 8,5 % | Property tax: Ley 7509 (0.25 % p.a. of registered value); upkeep/management: standard Costa Rican market rates |
| EUR / USD conversion | Der EUR/USD-Wechselkurs wird live zum EZB-Referenzkurs angezeigt. | Live ECB reference rate (see exchange-rate display) |
Supporting documents (available on request)
- Registro Nacional: Finca #1-245929-000 / matrícula 1-245929-000 (no mortgages, no annotations; registered: servidumbre trasladada)
- Plano catastrado SJ-0020280-1975
- Certificado de Uso de Suelo USU-2172-2025, Municipalidad de Escazú (18.06.2025)
- Zona homogénea Hacienda 1 02 03 U26 (Vista Alegre)
- Uso de Suelo USU-2172-2025, Municipalidad de Escazú (zone ZRAD-1)
- Current comparable listings Escazú / Santa Ana (dated screenshots)
Market estimates, not a guarantee of yield or rent. Rent depends solely on area, furnishing and lease term. The EUR/USD exchange rate is displayed live at the ECB reference rate; only the amount in EUR agreed in the notarial purchase contract is binding.
Investor view
All rental figures are estimates based on comparable properties in Escazú, not a guarantee. The total range refers to renting the entire property to a single tenant. Splitting the property into multiple independent rental units is not permitted under the Uso de Suelo (ZRAD-1, Servidumbre de Paso).
Included
- ·4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 guest WC
- ·Office with separate entrance, courtyard
- ·Carport for 2 to 4 vehicles
- ·Garden and outdoor areas
- ·Separate guest apartment for staff or visitors
- ·Fiber internet, WiFi ready
- ·ADT alarm system
- ·Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Guest apartment: a self-contained unit with a separate entrance, living and sleeping area, kitchenette (cocineta) and its own bathroom. Layout and location are shown in the architectural floor plan. No separate area figure exists: it is included in the overall 380 m² área de construcción (Registro Nacional) and was not measured individually.
Legal framework
- —Residential use and residential letting are permitted (zone ZRAD-1, land use certificate USU-2172-2025).
- —Commercial short-term letting (a registered Airbnb business) cannot be registered in this zone. We therefore offer long-term rental only.
- —Costa Rican leases fall under the Ley General de Arrendamientos Urbanos y Suburbanos: standard 3-year term in favour of the tenant, tenant may terminate at any time with 3 months' notice.
- —Deposit: customarily one month's rent. Payment in USD is permitted and common.
- —Utilities (CNFL electricity, AyA water, internet, waste fee, gardening) are usually paid by the tenant.
Renting & legal — frequently asked questions
The Ley General de Arrendamientos Urbanos y Suburbanos grants the tenant a statutory minimum term of 3 years, even if the contract states 12 months. The tenant may terminate at any time with 3 months' notice, while the owner is bound for the term. That gives you maximum security as a tenant.
Airbnb & Booking: yes — with registration
Short-term platform rental has been explicitly legal and nationally regulated in Costa Rica since 2019 (“Hospedaje No Tradicional”). It is not a grey area but a registration and tax procedure. For buyers it is the upside case on top of long-term letting.
1 · ICT registration
Free online listing as a “prestatario” in the ICT register (hospedajent.ict.go.cr). The ICT decides within 15 calendar days and issues a registration code. Operating without it is illegal under Art. 14 of Law 9742.
2 · Tax ID
Register the activity with the Dirección General de Tributación (form D-140) under the correct activity code, then issue electronic invoices (factura electrónica).
3 · 13% VAT
13% VAT applies to every night and is filed monthly (form D-104) — unlike residential long-term rent, which stays VAT-exempt below the threshold.
4 · Income tax
Income is taxable (Impuesto sobre la Renta, annual return D-101 or the capital-income regime). Platforms report turnover and Hacienda cross-checks it.
5 · Municipality of Escazú
On top of national registration, check with the Municipality of Escazú whether a patente or an adjusted Uso de Suelo for tourist lodging is granted in zone ZRAD-1. This is the only genuinely property-specific point.
6 · In practice
Two separate units (main house + guest apartment) allow a mixed model: long-term let in one unit for stable cash flow, short-term in the other for higher nightly revenue.
Honest note
National registration is uncontroversial and done within weeks. Municipal approval in a purely residential zone, however, is not guaranteed — before investing on the basis of short-term letting, have a Costa Rican lawyer obtain written confirmation from the Municipality of Escazú. This page makes no promise of approval.
Sources
- Ley N.º 9742 — Ley Marco para la Regularización del Hospedaje no Tradicional (2019)
- Reglamento — Decreto Ejecutivo N.º 43154-H-TUR (La Gaceta N.º 203, 21.10.2021)
- ICT — Registro de Hospedaje No Tradicional (Anmeldeportal & Verfahren)
- ICT — Online-Registrierung hospedajent.ict.go.cr
- Ministerio de Hacienda — Deberes Tributarios sobre Hospedajes No Tradicionales (2024, PDF)
- Airbnb — Costa Rica Tax Guide (2025, PDF)
Summary of publicly available legal sources, as of 2026 — not legal or tax advice.
Send a short rental enquiry
Two minutes are enough — your enquiry goes straight to the ownership side, no agent, no obligation.
Long-term rental in Costa Rica — the framework
Residential long-term rentals in Costa Rica are governed by the tenancy act Ley General de Arrendamientos Urbanos y Suburbanos (Law No. 7527). It provides, among other things, a statutory minimum term of three years in favour of the tenant, a customary security deposit and an annual adjustment rule. Shorter terms are only possible in the cases foreseen by law (e.g. commercial or clearly temporary use, seasonal rental).
- Three-year statutory minimum term for residential leases; the tenant may terminate earlier with notice.
- Deposit customarily one month's rent, payable only after a signed contract.
- Contract currency, utilities and adjustment are stated explicitly in the lease.
- Short-term letting (Airbnb/Booking) follows separate rules and is not covered by these conditions.
This notice is general information from the ownership side and does not replace legal advice.
Rent Casa Infinity — usually answered within a few hours
One property, no agent in between. A short message is enough to clarify availability, viewing dates and terms — free and without obligation.
- No agent, no commission — you speak directly with the ownership side.
- No upfront payment: deposit and rent only after a signed contract.
- On-site viewing with the ownership side or a guided video tour.
Your details are used only to answer your enquiry and are never passed on.
More about the house — location, features, gallery, contact
All details about this rental home in Escazú are covered in the following sections:
- Location in EscazúBello Horizonte, distances to schools, CIMA hospital, Multiplaza and the airport.
- Features & technical data380 m² área de construcción (gross covered area), 481.02 m² lot, water, septic tank, internet, alarm system.
- Photo galleryEvery room, the guest apartment, garden and outdoor areas in original photos.
- Video tourWalkthrough videos of the house, the apartment and the grounds.
- Floor plan & unitsLayout of the main house and the separate guest apartment.
- Download the brochureFull property brochure as PDF in 8 languages.
- Legal & land useFinca #1-245929-000, zone ZRAD-1, municipal use certificate.
- Contact & viewingEnquire by WhatsApp or email, on-site viewing with the ownership side.
Note: all rental figures are non-binding market estimates and not a legal offer. The final rent is agreed individually.