Moving bank to San Diego; Reasonable price for rental?

[Omega Point]

I’m moving back to San Diego next month and am looking to rent a SFH with 4 bedrooms and about 2,500 sq. ft. for a couple years. My new job is located near Montgomery Field so I want to live within 10-15 miles from there. Ideally, I would like to live near or in Del Mar, Encinitas, Solana Beach area or slightly inland from there.

What should I expect my monthly rent will be? Is there such a thing as “price per sq. ft.” as there is for home purchases? Also, considering the state of the market, how likely is it that I’ll be able negotiate the rental price down?

If anyone has any experience you are willing to share, I would appreciate the help.

Thanks!

[sdrealtor]

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.

[sdrealtor]

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.

[sdrealtor]

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.

[sdrealtor]

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.

[sdrealtor]

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.

[Eugene]

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

[Eugene]

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

[Eugene]

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

[Eugene]

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

[Eugene]

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

[CA renter]

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!!!

[CA renter]

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!!!

[CA renter]

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!!!

[CA renter]

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!!!

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