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Old 06-24-2009, 10:03 AM
 
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In researching apartment rent rates throughout the various neighborhoods of San Diego, I've noticed that Mission Bay/Hills/Valley seem to have low rents compared to the other neighborhoods. However, I'm concerned about the proximity of this area to Balboa Park, as I'm hoping to spend a great deal of time at Balboa once I move to SD. Are these particular neighborhoods close to Balboa, and is Balboa easy to access from them? About how many miles is it from this area to Balboa? Thanks!
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Old 06-24-2009, 10:05 AM
 
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Mission Hills / Mission Valley / Mission Bay are radically different areas.

Move to Mission Hills if you want to live near Balboa Park. It is the nicest and most expensive of all the areas you mentioned.
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Old 06-24-2009, 10:31 AM
 
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sassberto -- Would you mind elaborating a bit on those three neighborhoods? Are Mission Bay and Valley less expensive because they are high crime or rundown areas? Also, would I be far away from Balboa Park if I lived in those two areas? I'm trying to be sensible about this move, and at least start off in an "inexpensive" (meaning about $975 per month) apartment. I'm also limited to apartments that accept small dogs, as I already have a dog. Thanks!
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Old 06-24-2009, 10:43 AM
 
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sassberto -- Would you mind elaborating a bit on those three neighborhoods? Are Mission Bay and Valley less expensive because they are high crime or rundown areas? Also, would I be far away from Balboa Park if I lived in those two areas? I'm trying to be sensible about this move, and at least start off in an "inexpensive" (meaning about $975 per month) apartment. I'm also limited to apartments that accept small dogs, as I already have a dog. Thanks!
Mission Bay - mostly single family homes, some military housing, mostly modest homes. Not close to Balboa Park at all, you would need to get on a freeway.

Mission Valley - large apartment and condo complexes, malls, shopping, car dealers. No schools, parks, etc... Mostly popular as a landing spot for younger relocating professionals but not much of an area for long-term residence. You would need to drive to get to Balboa Park, about 10-15 mins

Mission Hills - the preeminent San Diego city residential neighborhood, pre-war mansions, restored crafstman homes, some condos. minimal commercial. It would be possible to ride a bike to Balboa Park from here.

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Old 06-24-2009, 10:43 AM
 
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BTW, I realize I posted previously about living in downtown San Diego, but I ultimately decided that wasn't for me. First of all, I noticed that a small studio in a downtown complex costs as much or more than a decent sized one-bedroom apartment in the neighborhoods located a few miles from downtown. Secondly, I'm worried I wouldn't have enough places to walk my dog if I lived downtown.
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Old 06-24-2009, 10:46 AM
 
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Mission Bay - mostly single family homes, some military housing, mostly modest homes. Not close to Balboa Park at all, you would need to get on a freeway.

Mission Valley - large apartment and condo complexes, malls, shopping, car dealers. No schools, parks, etc... Mostly popular as a landing spot for younger relocating professionals but not much of an area for long-term residence. You would need to drive to get to Balboa Park, about 10-15 mins

Mission Hills - the preeminent San Diego city neighborhood, pre-war mansions, restored crafstman homes, some condos. minimal commercial. It would be possible to ride a bike to Balboa Park from here.
Thanks, Sassberto, you're really helping me out! UGH, it looks like I'm going to have to start my search from scratch. Which neighborhoods are closest to Balboa Park? If you provide me with a basic list, I can do a bit of research to see if I any of the apartments there are reasonably priced.
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Old 06-24-2009, 10:49 AM
 
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Thanks, Sassberto, you're really helping me out! UGH, it looks like I'm going to have to start my search from scratch. Which neighborhoods are closest to Balboa Park? If you provide me with a basic list, I can do a bit of research to see if I any of the apartments there are reasonably priced.
Balboa Park San Diego - Google Maps
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Old 06-24-2009, 10:53 AM
 
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Thanks! I'm horrible at reading maps, so hopefully I've got this right: It looks like Hillcrest, Normal Heights, North Park, Little Italy, and Cortez are all pretty close. Does this sound accurate?
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Old 06-24-2009, 10:55 AM
 
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Thanks! I'm horrible at reading maps, so hopefully I've got this right: It looks like Hillcrest, Normal Heights, North Park, Little Italy, and Cortez are all pretty close. Does this sound accurate?
Correct. The budget option is North Park.

The ability to read a map is a crucial life skill when relocating to a new city. Practice makes perfect.
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Old 06-24-2009, 11:07 AM
 
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Correct. The budget option is North Park.

The ability to read a map is a crucial life skill when relocating to a new city. Practice makes perfect.
Thanks, Sassberto! I'll start my search from scratch. Guess I'd better start practicing reading maps...OR get lost a lot when I first get to San Diego, HA HA!
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