I know how you feel. I was totally frustrated trying to find a reasonable place to rent that wasn’t owned by an FB but I found a nice size (1380 sq ft) 3 bedroom house in Serra Mesa for 1700. I didn’t want to rent from an FB. They wanted way too much. And I really didn’t want to rent from someone who was just going to try to put the house on the market come spring. I lived in a rental for sale and it was awful. I don’t want my rent raised when my landlord’s arm adjusts. Also what happens if they get foreclosed on? I paid a 2000 dollar deposit (pretty darn cheap considering I have lots of pets) and I want it back when I leave. I wouldn’t trust an FB to return it. I would be concerned about their ability to make necessary repairs too.
You could try calling your local Realty offices, lots of them do property management and it won’t cost you anything. My place is managed by Century 21 Solymar, Holly Carter handles the rentals. I’d just keep checking Craigs list, the Reader and the UT online every day. Just keep looking, the right place will come along.
If anyone is interested,there’s a 3 bedroom for rent around the corner from me for 1750.
