Plan on spending 3000. If you do better consider it a good deal. In North County Coastal, most properties rent for $1 to $1.25 per sq ft.

Plan on spending 3000. If you do better consider it a good deal. In North County Coastal, most properties rent for $1 to $1.25 per sq ft.

There aren’t many 2500 sf rentals out there. Single-family homes simply weren’t built this big until 90’s.

These are your options:
2500 sf along the coast – hard to find, $4000+
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/apa/493605278.html

2500 sf in Scripps Ranch – $3000-$3500
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/apa/495557460.html

2500 sf in recently overbuilt areas like Otay Lakes or San Marcos – good selection, horrible commute, $2000-$2500
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/apa/496421173.html

1800 sf in Clairemont or UTC – good selection, good commute, older house, $2000-$2500
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/apa/495623552.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/apa/498738860.html

There aren’t many 2500 sf rentals out there. Single-family homes simply weren’t built this big until 90’s.

These are your options:
2500 sf along the coast – hard to find, $4000+
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/apa/493605278.html

2500 sf in Scripps Ranch – $3000-$3500
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/apa/495557460.html

2500 sf in recently overbuilt areas like Otay Lakes or San Marcos – good selection, horrible commute, $2000-$2500
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/apa/496421173.html

1800 sf in Clairemont or UTC – good selection, good commute, older house, $2000-$2500
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/apa/495623552.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/apa/498738860.html

There aren’t many 2500 sf rentals out there. Single-family homes simply weren’t built this big until 90’s.

These are your options:
2500 sf along the coast – hard to find, $4000+
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/apa/493605278.html

2500 sf in Scripps Ranch – $3000-$3500
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/apa/495557460.html

2500 sf in recently overbuilt areas like Otay Lakes or San Marcos – good selection, horrible commute, $2000-$2500
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/apa/496421173.html

1800 sf in Clairemont or UTC – good selection, good commute, older house, $2000-$2500
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/apa/495623552.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/apa/498738860.html

We rent a 4/2.5 in south Carlsbad for $2,100. We pay 6-12 months in advance, though and volunteer to help with some maintenance & repairs (they have never asked).

Other people in our neighborhood are renting the same floorplan for under $2,000. It really does depend on the LL and whether or not they are paid-off or mortgaged, smart or stupid.

A smart, experienced LL values stable, dependable, clean, long-term tenants over getting the highest rent. It might be a good idea to really screen & look for an elderly LL who owns the house outright & just wants rent money for retirement income/supplement. They want no hassles & if you suggest paying up-front & multi-year lease, you should be able to get a very good deal (consult an attorney about lease agreement & possible escrow acct).

Your negotiation strenght depends on:

1. credit score
2. referrences
3. income/work history
4. (possible) willingness to lease long-term (2-3 yrs+) and any other incentives (offer to do some repairs up to a certain amount, pre-paid rent, etc.)

GOOD LUCK!!!

We rent a 4/2.5 in south Carlsbad for $2,100. We pay 6-12 months in advance, though and volunteer to help with some maintenance & repairs (they have never asked).

Other people in our neighborhood are renting the same floorplan for under $2,000. It really does depend on the LL and whether or not they are paid-off or mortgaged, smart or stupid.

A smart, experienced LL values stable, dependable, clean, long-term tenants over getting the highest rent. It might be a good idea to really screen & look for an elderly LL who owns the house outright & just wants rent money for retirement income/supplement. They want no hassles & if you suggest paying up-front & multi-year lease, you should be able to get a very good deal (consult an attorney about lease agreement & possible escrow acct).

Your negotiation strenght depends on:

1. credit score
2. referrences
3. income/work history
4. (possible) willingness to lease long-term (2-3 yrs+) and any other incentives (offer to do some repairs up to a certain amount, pre-paid rent, etc.)

GOOD LUCK!!!