need help looking for housing in SLO when im in LA (Santa Maria: real estate, apartments)

[frequentmover]

im wanting to move up to SLO county at the end of this month. however, i'm currently living in Hollywood and my only means of looking for housing is through google and craigslist. i found two through craigslist so far but no luck with the renting websites on google. the thing is my target range is under $900 so people don't seem to bother posting a place that low on rental websites it looks like. I also have a dog. is there any agencies that takes care of stuff like this? i would really like to have at least half dozen places to check out when i make my drive up there this weekend. thank you in advance.

[itlchick]

I called ahead and scheduled a bunch of places for the weekend. I also took my computer with me and refreshed craigslist a million times. I called any #s listed and asked if I could come out the next day. Made a mega-spreadsheet to keep track.

Also, check out all the realty companies listed on this thread.

http://www.city-data.com/forum/california/307910-apartments-slo.html

Since you’re from CA, you may not be as shocked as I was about the housing situation. The thing is – apts are competitive! They have more people than places to live so they feel absolutely no obligation to sell you anything, give you any information or clean the place before you get there.


Also, the dog thing might be an issue. A lot of places didn't want pets. Good luck!!!

[frequentmover]

sorry, the link is broken. could i get a working one please? no luck with forum search. i agree about the housing situation. although the apartment i live now has always a vacancy, even though its in downtown Hollywood... because it really is a truly crappy apartment. i found a place on Cayucos for $800, all util included and a private backyard (deal breaker) however it's just two blocks from highway 1. what's the traffic like on highway 1? i'm trying to get away from dust and smog of LA, not live right next door to it.

[itlchick]

Whoops, here is what that post said:

http://www.city-data.com/forum/3484457-post3.html

Hi, I am having the exact same problem, in looking for a place for my sister. But, here are all the links I have been using. Hopefully, they will help you.
Let me know!! Good Luck!!

California-West, Inc.: real estate management

Plus Property Management - The #1 property management service on the California Central Coast

http://www.popemgt.com/cgi-bin/rental/lotview.cgi

Signature Properties | Arroyo Grande Property Management

SAN LUIS OBISPO CA Rentals, housing, property management – San Luis Obispo Realty

Current Rental Listings, San Luis Obispo California, Farrell Smyth

McNamara Real Estate: Manage, buy, rent, or lease a house, apartment or commercial property in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Castle Keepers Property Management (broken link)

JDR Property Management

REG Property Management - Rentals - Management - HOA - Vacataion - Maintenance

[AlwaysSmiling]

Thanks Itlchick for reposting what I had originally sent you!! Good example of paying it forward!! Did it work out well for you?

[frequentmover]

wow i just went thru every sinle number on that listing. zero luck with a place that will allow dogs... *tear

[itlchick]

Yeah, I saw tons of places that wouldn't allow pets too.

It did work out for me! I got a place downtown for the amount I wanted to spend. It's clean. But it. is. small. Shoebox small. Oh, well! Thanks so much for those references, that's where I ended up finding success!

[mmouwse]

$1200 / 1br - Outside PET OK!! Peaceful QUIET Immaculate Arroyo Grande Village
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Reply to: see below
Date: 2008-05-08, 11:56AM PDT

Hello!

I have for rent 2 immaculate units on an acre in Arroyo Grande, a five minute walk from the Village. It is very peaceful and quiet; 4.5 miles from the beach; 10 minutes from SLO with access by freeway or by the back roads (no traffic), 10 minutes from Lopez Lake; 15 minutes to Santa Maria.
The units are each approx.700sf, new carpet, new paint in & out, new appliances, ceiling fans, etc. Each unit has a completely different floor plan and each has a private easy to care for fenced yard and porches. Pets, horses, chickens, etc., welcome on approval. Sorry, no garages. Space available to erect your own shed/structure for storage.
Rent is $1200 per month single occupant for the 1 bedroom unit (pets additional). $2400 deposit. you pay all utilities. Phone interview, credit/background check with application, one year lease.
If you value peace and tranquility, privacy, country living on a well maintained property cared for by a great landlord, this is the place for you!
I am looking for clean, quiet, mature, stable, responsible tenants. No smoking, no drugs, no partying please.
Feel free to contact me with questions. 805-704-1645. Thank you!
Lee 805-704-1645

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