Info (San Diego, Escondido, Carlsbad: apartments, rentals, crime)

[Sassberto]

700-1200 is absolute bottom for a 2BR, in fact I would say that 1200 is the bottom. A 700/mo 2BR will be in a bad apartment complex. San Diego is not like eastern cities where there are good apartment areas, most people live in houses and apartments tend to be sketchy.

[TheCaliforniaBear]

Originally Posted by MovingOn2010

Thank you Moved. I would like to rent to start. Its just me and my 5 year old. I'm talking to a few salons but would never move without a job and a little padding money. I prefer to be more coastal because of the beach and having read the farther east the more out of place I'll be.

I dont know how much I'm looking to pay as I'd perfer a 2 bedroom but if I had to get a studio I'll be fine with that too. So between $700-$1200 I'm guessing. I'll know better when I actually sign papers for a job.

Why do you want to love to SD exactly?

You are basically moving into a really bad situation. Even when the economy in SD was booming 5 years ago, it was hard for working people to survive. Now with the bad recession, it is even harder.

You will very likely be living in a very rough neighborhood, living on a tight budget, working hard, and saving no money. Finding work out there is very, very tricky.

I'm not trying to rain on your parade. But San Diego really is a city for rich and affluent people. Moving to SD could bring you into debt really badly.

I have moved in and out of SD 4 times total, i'm a veteran. Now i'm out of SD and I plan to never return again.

[jksouthbay88]

Originally Posted by TheCaliforniaBear

Why do you want to love to SD exactly?

You are basically moving into a really bad situation. Even when the economy in SD was booming 5 years ago, it was hard for working people to survive. Now with the bad recession, it is even harder.

You will very likely be living in a very rough neighborhood, living on a tight budget, working hard, and saving no money. Finding work out there is very, very tricky.

I'm not trying to rain on your parade. But San Diego really is a city for rich and affluent people. Moving to SD could bring you into debt really badly.

I have moved in and out of SD 4 times total, i'm a veteran. Now i'm out of SD and I plan to never return again.

True and real post

[Ekeaney7]

Don't get discouraged. I truly believe in being optimistic... It feels so much better. I have been reading this board for well over a year now, and while there is some good information on here.. there are also a lot of negative posts. Everyone's version of happiness is different. To some, it's more about money and possessions and to others, it's about the simpler things in life. We are moving to SD in six weeks... flying in from Boston tonight to find a rental. We have spoken to many people on the phone and have a few very promising potential rentals set up for viewing... even with our 8 pets. I thought things would be much harder than they are turning out to be. Stay positive.

[MovingOn2010]

What other major cities have it better than SD? SD is 1 of the safest cities in the US. Check any other major city on the board and they're singing the same song about no jobs and high rent. As I've said before I'm not coming before securing employment. And thank you for the rich and afflunent part because that means the salons are making $$.
I'm not looking for a $700 2 bedroom. I said I'd be fine to start off in a studio. In the right city a posh lifestyle would be less necessary. And please believe dangerous "unsafe" in SD is laughable compared to "unsafe" in DC. It was stated before that my salary was not too low to make it out there so why all the discouragement? Why not assist me in my research of a decent studio apartment or 1 bedroom in a decent neighborhood. And if the apartments are run down maybe I can look into some rental houses. I don't need child care because she's school aged. I don't need a lot of space because she's small. I don't have a car note but my cars still pretty new. Clothes won't be the same price because SD doesn't snow. Come on I'm a big girl I've thought this through and I don't see why you guys keep telling me how expensive it is and don't come instead of its expensive be prepared! What's with you people? Lol its funny you talk about the expenses of SD where would you have me go Boston where their housing prices are 2x San Diego's or Chicago to be robbed or killed in the snow. I believe you get what you pay for and I'm willing to pay. With or without you see you in 6 months.

[eastcoastbias]

Originally Posted by MovingOn2010

What other major cities have it better than SD? SD is 1 of the safest cities in the US. Check any other major city on the board and they're singing the same song about no jobs and high rent. As I've said before I'm not coming before securing employment. And thank you for the rich and afflunent part because that means the salons are making $$.
I'm not looking for a $700 2 bedroom. I said I'd be fine to start off in a studio. In the right city a posh lifestyle would be less necessary. And please believe dangerous "unsafe" in SD is laughable compared to "unsafe" in DC. It was stated before that my salary was not too low to make it out there so why all the discouragement? Why not assist me in my research of a decent studio apartment or 1 bedroom in a decent neighborhood. And if the apartments are run down maybe I can look into some rental houses. I don't need child care because she's school aged. I don't need a lot of space because she's small. I don't have a car note but my cars still pretty new. Clothes won't be the same price because SD doesn't snow. Come on I'm a big girl I've thought this through and I don't see why you guys keep telling me how expensive it is and don't come instead of its expensive be prepared! What's with you people? Lol its funny you talk about the expenses of SD where would you have me go Boston where their housing prices are 2x San Diego's or Chicago to be robbed or killed in the snow. I believe you get what you pay for and I'm willing to pay. With or without you see you in 6 months.

I'm with you on a few of your points. I grew up outside of Cleveland-people here don't have a clue of what safe and unsafe are. Coming from DC you'll feel safer than usual.

If you were childless and looking to spark your salon career- this is a perfect place- like you said $$$ areas pay for luxuries- my wife's friend does really well in this industry in North County.

Having a 5yr old means you want to be in the right school district. While everyone in this country is singing the blues about education. There are schools and areas for education in San Diego that you want to avoid. Knowing what I know from three educators here- Poway School District is your safest bet.

I mention the "sunshine tax" in alot of my posts- this pretty much means business around here recruit alot of transplants- sell the sunny great weather paradise side of San Diego and then offer you something that you can get in most areas of the country. The problem with getting what most areas in the country get for salary/wages- the COL is higher here than 95% of the cities out there.

If I were you I'd look long and hard at Poway- there are some affordable places there and you want to be a stylist where the money is. I'd also look South Escondido- pretty affordable- emphasis on South.

[sav858]

Check out this thread, does a pretty good job at describing the different areas of SD:

http://www.city-data.com/forum/san-d...reater-sd.html

If you have any questions about these specific areas feel free to ask.

If you can afford the UTC area then I'd shoot for that, very clean, safe and with good schools and parks. And it's centrally located and near wealthier areas.

[moved]

If your daughter is school age, you want her to be in a decent school. Some of them aren't. Check out the post on the areas of SD, and find the schools. After that, check them out on Greatschools.com.

I doubt if you would be able to find a rental house on your budget. There are areas of San Diego that you would not want to live in, plus you would probably not be able to get a studio apartment with a child. You would have to get a one bedroom at the minimum.

I grew up, and lived in the DC area most of my life. San Diego is nothing like DC.

Pick out some areas, do research on them, and ask more questions. It would really help you if you had a job lined up first. The job market here is pretty bad right now. If you had a job lined up, it would be easier to find an area to live in.

[MovingOn2010]

I've found that Poway, Carlsbad, Escondido and (downtown's Urban Discovery Academy Center) offer great school(s). Thank you all so much. Looking for a 1 bedroom around $800 if possible that's not crime ridden. The apartments can be small but it should still be nice. And the general area around it should be clean.

I can look on apartmentguide but its not going to show me the area surrounding the complex. An example I found is Summer Creek Apartments in Escondido 92026.

[f_m]

Originally Posted by MovingOn2010

I've found that Poway, Carlsbad, Escondido and (downtown's Urban Discovery Academy Center) offer great school(s). Thank you all so much. Looking for a 1 bedroom around $800 if possible that's not crime ridden. The apartments can be small but it should still be nice. And the general area around it should be clean.

What is your total amount for rent, including utilities? I mention this because utilities may or may not be lower than your present situation. Generally gas and electric are pretty cheap. If you get an apartment below another 2nd level apartment, you will get more insulation during the winter and stay cooler in the summer (assuming the apartment layout isn't too noisy from people upstairs).