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  • #162498
    latinoman
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    How much for a clean,safe. decent apartment or condo to rent?
    I’m 63, and see no reason to consider buying anything.
    Thanks,
    Tony

    #162499
    mbrydenthal
    Member

    [quote=”latinoman”]How much for a clean,safe. decent apartment or condo to rent?
    I’m 63, and see no reason to consider buying anything.
    Thanks,
    Tony[/quote]

    A little more information would be helpful…
    Where are you looking to be? ocean / mountain / city / close to hospital, middle of jungle, Pacific / Carribean?
    How long are you planning to stay?
    Furnished/Unfurnished?
    What do you consider clean / safe?

    #162500
    Andrew
    Keymaster

    Like any real estate decision this depends totally on the location and your personal definition of “clean, safe” and “decent.”

    You could rent a small Tico home in a rural area for $150 per month or a modest sized, furnished apartment in Santa Ana for $1,200 per month.

    Attractively furnished rentals that would be suitable for Gringos at “affordable” prices (under $750 per month) are NOT easy to find and of course most owners want long term renters rather than short term.

    At age 63 I would assume that being within a reasonable distance of health care facilities might be a requirement but, you may be strong as an ox and never been sick a day in your life…

    Lastly we do have a rental section on this site at [ https://www.welovecostarica.com/public/department53.cfm ]

    Scott

    #162501
    latinoman
    Member

    Yes, sorry, that was a bit vague. I’ve actually visited there twice, staying San Jose and Jaco Beach a few days. mostly tourist sites. I’d be retiring from teaching/coach and prefer furnished until I decide where exactly to plant roots. So, close to the water would nice and being single, a place to meet Ticas, nice, decent women, as I’m not into the scene of bars,etc.
    thanks.

    #162502
    Imxploring
    Participant

    Nice decent women and not into the bar scene….hmmm, so I guess Jaco is NOT on the short list of places you want to be! LOL

    #162503
    latinoman
    Member

    [quote=”Imxploring”]Nice decent women and not into the bar scene….hmmm, so I guess Jaco is NOT on the short list of places you want to be! LOL[/quote]

    Exactly.
    I’m sure there are nice women throughout Costa Rica, but the bar/club scene is not for me and “ladies of the evening”.

    #162504
    caliskatari
    Participant

    Here in Guanacaste, there are lots of “Fiestas” which is a Rodeo, with food, drinks, and a dance at night. Each town has one on the weekend and its a great place to meet Ticas. You can also find a nice clean, American style place close to the beach for under $500. Great beaches all around. Lots of Americans around to talk too, all the services you could need (great good, big supermarkets, etc.). Great weather.. just to mention a few of the positive aspects of this area. Feel free to send me a message if your interested in the area, I also have a very nice 2 bedroom house open for rent here.

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