Moving to San Diego?

Question

Hi everyone,

I will be attending UC San Diego in fall of next year, but I am looking to move to San Diego a little sooner than that.

I recently took a trip down there, and I liked the Ocean Beach area a lot, but only really spent time near the beach and Sunset Cliffs, so maybe I didn't get a full impression of the area. I am not a party girl by any means, so I prefer a more quiet place to call home. My budget is around $1,000/mo. for a studio or a 1 BR (but I am flexible in rent prices, just nothing outrageously expensive). I am willing to live in a tiny space, that is no matter to me. I also have a cat. Does anyone have any suggestions of good neighbourhoods, areas or even apartment complexes I should check out? I live in Sacramento so physically coming to look at a place is going to be difficult for a while, until I am getting closer to moving.

Thanks to everyone in advance! :]

Answer 1

I've worked in OB for 10 years, and I'll be perfectly honest with you, the place is like a bowl of granola...full of nuts & flakes!  The homeless population is a bit out of control, and there's a "youth hostel" on Newport Avenue (about 3 blocks from my office) and the people that occasionally inhabit there are...ahh....unsavory sometimes.

Rents in any beach area are going to be higher end than if you lived a bit inland, because the beach community is a bit more laid back but also has more of a party atmosphere -- especially during the summer & holidays.

I'd recommend that you check at:

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/apa/

http://www.apartments.com/Rent.aspx?stat...

http://sdhomessearch.signonsandiego.com/...

Good luck...

Answer 2

I am also looking for places to move, Ocean Beach is my first pic at this moment. I am also a college student with relatively low rent (around 1 grand)

Ocean Beach is a really nice place to live! Living is AZ my entire life I cannot fathom being near the beach but it will finally happen soon. I am spent many a vacation in and near ocean beach it is a great spot!!! The one other spot I would like to rent at is the downtown area, if you like alot of people and having fun walking the streets at night try the downtown area otherwise check out Ocean Beach.

Then start saving for the houses in Sunset Cliffs:)  

Answer 3

I'd think long and hard about OB and give strong consideration to newer and more secure properties inland.  If you are open to that sort of thing, consider renting a Mother-In-Law suite of some established property that affords you certain amenities (e.g. - use of laundry facilities, electricity, and cable/internet).  This will free up some badly needed capital to do other things you may need or want to do as time passes.