Why Rents Are So High (Phoenix, Glendale: rental, health insurance, home)

[man4857]

Originally Posted by Prickly Pear

This is a 1980s apartment. Not sure what year but, I don't think that is that old.

It's not that old, but construction technology wise, it's ancient. Newer builds are much more power efficient than those built 30-40 years ago.

I made the mistake of moving into an 8 month lease that was built in 84, and somehow my 725 sq foot place costs $325 in summer to keep it at 80. Compared to my previous 1000 sq foot apartment built in 2004 that costs $100 to keep it at 72. It's a difference I'll never forget.

[Hal Roach]

Originally Posted by man4857

It's not that old, but construction technology wise, it's ancient. Newer builds are much more power efficient than those built 30-40 years ago.

I made the mistake of moving into an 8 month lease that was built in 84, and somehow my 725 sq foot place costs $325 in summer to keep it at 80. Compared to my previous 1000 sq foot apartment built in 2004 that costs $100 to keep it at 72. It's a difference I'll never forget.

Obviously, the AC has a problem.

[MN-Born-n-Raised]

Originally Posted by Hal Roach

Obviously, the AC has a problem.

Better put: Maybe the AC has a problem.

[SOON2BNSURPRISE]

I live in Oxnard Ca on the coast. People around here rent out rooms for $700 and up. Old apartment buildings with no amenities are renting 1 bedrooms for $1,500 and up.

My youngest brother moved to Phoenix earlier in the year. He started working in the area. He moved to a brand new building and is paying $1,000 a month for a 1 bedroom apartment in Phoenix and is as happy as can be. His building has a gym and other amenities that he wanted.

Plenty of other people here on the coast are looking at the Phoenix area because it is so much cheaper than here.

This is more than likely another reason why the cost has increased in the area.

[Burkmere]

Originally Posted by SOON2BNSURPRISE

I live in Oxnard Ca on the coast. People around here rent out rooms for $700 and up. Old apartment buildings with no amenities are renting 1 bedrooms for $1,500 and up.

My youngest brother moved to Phoenix earlier in the year. He started working in the area. He moved to a brand new building and is paying $1,000 a month for a 1 bedroom apartment in Phoenix and is as happy as can be. His building has a gym and other amenities that he wanted.

Plenty of other people here on the coast are looking at the Phoenix area because it is so much cheaper than here.

This is more than likely another reason why the cost has increased in the area.

Oh, no. Everyone wants to live in CA.

[Hal Roach]

Originally Posted by MN-Born-n-Raised

Better put: Maybe the AC has a problem.

Correct, they might be leaving a door open for the cats and/or dogs. What is a filter?

[JGMotorsport64]

Originally Posted by man4857

It's not that old, but construction technology wise, it's ancient. Newer builds are much more power efficient than those built 30-40 years ago.

I made the mistake of moving into an 8 month lease that was built in 84, and somehow my 725 sq foot place costs $325 in summer to keep it at 80. Compared to my previous 1000 sq foot apartment built in 2004 that costs $100 to keep it at 72. It's a difference I'll never forget.

This is either an embellishment or there's something else going on.

[man4857]

Originally Posted by JGMotorsport64

This is either an embellishment or there's something else going on.

Not really an embellishment. Newer construction housing tends to be more energy efficient versus older housing... insulation techniques, windows, doors, seals, are all made better today versus 30 years ago. It's nature (i.e technology has gotten better) and this has nothing to do with the AC (assuming they're identical units).

You're saying that a single pane window does as good of a job (with insulation as well as heat rejection) as a dual/triple pane window (or even those with an anti-UV layer to reject heat more!)? lol..

[More Rock]

I will be priced out of my neighborhood in a year or two. Back in 2004, I moved to the Camelback East neighborhood into a single-story one bedroom for $450, no deposit. No more of those deals!

[JGMotorsport64]

Originally Posted by man4857

Not really an embellishment. Newer construction housing tends to be more energy efficient versus older housing... insulation techniques, windows, doors, seals, are all made better today versus 30 years ago. It's nature (i.e technology has gotten better) and this has nothing to do with the AC (assuming they're identical units).

You're saying that a single pane window does as good of a job (with insulation as well as heat rejection) as a dual/triple pane window (or even those with an anti-UV layer to reject heat more!)? lol..

I’m saying your costs are inflated for purposes of dramatic effect.