Help! Moving in next Jan,Which area is better for a family of 3 to live and work? (San Diego: apartment complex)

[green-t]

Hi all, we are a family of 3 planning moving to San diego in the next Jan, having a trouble finding a area , we wont be having a car for around a month, we want a area that is close to most of the stores for basic needs and shopping stores, affordable rent, around 800-1000 per month for 1 room ,1 bathroom. Also i wanna know what does the area call near the mira mesa college.
thanks.

[oddstray]

The area near Mira Mesa college is called Mira Mesa. It's the eastern part of Mira Mesa (which goes all the way west to I-5).

North of Mira Mesa is Rancho Penasquitos. East of Mira Mesa is Scripps Ranch. South of Mira Mesa is Kearny Mesa.

But I don't think any of these areas is going to have a 1 bedroom/1 bath for $1000.

[green-t]

Originally Posted by oddstray

The area near Mira Mesa college is called Mira Mesa. It's the eastern part of Mira Mesa (which goes all the way west to I-5).

North of Mira Mesa is Rancho Penasquitos. East of Mira Mesa is Scripps Ranch. South of Mira Mesa is Kearny Mesa.

But I don't think any of these areas is going to have a 1 bedroom/1 bath for $1000.

Thanks , I am confused with Mira Mesa and Mira Mar, do they mean the same area?

[oddstray]

Miramar is directly south of Mira Mesa. It's the Marine (formerly Navy) Air Station.

[moved]

Do you have a job lined up already? If not, bring a very large savings with you to hold you over until you find one.

[AADAD]

^ x 2

[green-t]

Originally Posted by moved

Do you have a job lined up already? If not, bring a very large savings with you to hold you over until you find one.

That's true. Why SD so expensive? Good that I have medical.

[kettlepot]

San Diego is expensive because it is one of the most desirable places in the country to live. As we say on this board, "Everyone wants to live here!"

I presume there is some reason why you are interested in Mira Mesa because it is a very auto-centric area. If you move there you need to be very watchful that any apartment complex is near a grocery store. Otherwise you could find yourself schlepping bags of groceries very long distances.

If there is no particular reason why you need to be near Mira Mesa College, I would suggest a neighborhood like Normal Heights. You should be able to find an apartment in your price range, and there is a grocery store and lots of small shops within walking distance.