Thanks for the advice from both of you.
I will give it a try.(I am thinking to bargain about $200 or 300 less and see what the landlord’s reaction is.)
Powayseller, I have to buy in Scripps ranch is because my husband works at downtown. He does not want to commute too far.(we heard after Mercy Rd. exit, usually there is lot of traffic.) Plus only Miramar ranch elementary school offers GATE seminar program in this area. We are renting a 2/2b apartment for $1600(998sqt).Our lease will expire at the end of Feb.
I found those (town)houses on San diego union tribune. Some of them are just listed recently. Price less than $2000 seems pretty popular. Rent in scripps ranch is higher than poway I guess.(Maybe it is closer to downtown?)
Thanks again!