$1900 gets me a large 1-bedroom; the apartment was built in the 50s, but has been updated. The reason I went for it, though, was not the unit itself; my apartment comes with 7,000 square feet of yards and gardens that I can grow/keep whatever I want in, and has parking for 4 cars and a shed. I’m also only about a mile from downtown. I couldn’t even afford a studio with a small balcony for what I pay, had I gone for any of the new high rises in the area. And, though I know east and south San Diego are cheaper; they absolutely suck to live in, and the buildings all look like shoeboxes, and the neighborhoods are dead and vast expanses of asphalt and taco shops.
Thank you! That's really useful. It's so sad to watch it now knowing that these prices don't exist anymore. Everything went up significantly. Also, if you have a pet you are way-way more restricted and on top of that ofted you'll have to pay an extra monthly fee for your pet.
This was so useful I'm so glad I found this video! I am moving from norcal to San Diego in August for college. It's been so difficult to figure out what areas to look for apartments. I would love to see a video going into details of what are good areas for college students or just in general. What are safe areas versus areas to stay away from? It is difficult to find this information just online because everyone says something different.
Generally, the closer you are to the beach, to Balboa Park, to downtown; the pricier it’s gonna get. Not being from here, it may be more difficult to find local landlords that rent at more affordable prices, as San Diego is one of those markets that has been taken over by large holding and property management companies that charge San Francisco-prices for their units. Sometimes, in neighborhoods like Mission Hills, South Park, Golden Hill, Kensington, Hillcrest (not too much anymore), and Pacific/Mission beach, you’ll find older buildings that are managed by local or family-owned companies that aren’t as expensive. Those are generally on sites like Craigslist, so it’s gonna be a lot of looking through hay for a needle.
I work for a major hospital and have to commute over an hour to san diego because rent is so expensive. I was born in San diego in 89 I remember growing up things were so much better.
remember some of these are private rooms for rent. not the actual apartment . these prices for rooms are insane. I used to live in downtown SD last year. downtown has changed the homeless are EVERYWHERE.
No problem! I work in real estate here in San Diego so I know all of the areas and prices. If you’re looking to buy, I’d love to help! Send me and email at Nenad.realestate@gmail.com
I’m based in Denver and have been entertaining the idea of moving to San Diego for a while due to the beautiful year round weather and prolific skate culture. Having lived in this region my whole life, it’s baffling to think that San Diego is currently cheaper (in some contexts) than Denver… It’s still not cheap, but when comparing the overall cost to lifestyle value ratio, San Diego seems like an approachable longterm option…
Yup! a lot of other cities are significantly more expensive now.. San Diego is amazing. I'm sure you'd love it out here! Let me know if you need help finding a place, should you decide to move out here!
being a resident here that has his own 1 bedroom apartment, honestly you are not finding a living space to yourself for less then 2300 dollars a month.
This was fun to watch... San Diego sure isn’t a cheap place to live but it’s worth it 🥴 you should make this video on a larger scaled budget for the luxury market. It’d be cool to see what my options will be one day
Great and fun video.I watch 2 other real estate people and they have different methods.I used to live in SD from 1988_1992,and loved it.It was so different then and very affordable.I lived in Banker's Hill,Hillcrest,North Park and Mission Hills.My rents were from $350-$550 a month.I have a friend who lives in La Mesa own 3 properties and rents 2 of them out.
Thanks for sharing! San Diego is my favorite city in the U.S. (not exaggerating lol), and I’m planning on moving to there, so this video is very timely!
Looking to move here around september of this year - I work in tech BUT combining low inventory with the unpredictability factor in the market it still feels nearly impossible to rent!! That being said … knowing the stats from a year ago is great perspective and I have not lost hope yet - are you open to connecting w a potential renter sometime in the coming weeks?
Hey Brooke, welcome to San Diego! I don't really work with finding rentals just because pretty much everything that is available is online for people to see. However, I am more than happy to help you with any questions or help direct you to some areas that you might like. Feel free to message me on IG @nenad.sapungin or send me an email at Nenad.realestate@gmail.com. Looking forward to connecting with you!
thank you for this video! it was helpful hearing you walk us through the different neighborhoods and what you could get at each pricepoint. I'm moving to SD from NY and would love to see a video about tips for renting in SD like if you need proof of income/guarantors, paying brokers etc.
Hello Nenad, We are relocating to San Diego in June 2024. We are looking for 2 bed/2bath for 3 adults in our party, no children, no pets. We have researched to preferably live in the following neighborhoods: Little Italy, Cortez Hill, Bankers Hill, North Park, Hill Crest, and Ocean Beach. We would have loved the Bay Area, but do not think we can afford it as our budget ins under 3,500. We are wondering if you can provide guidance/information of places off the high price buildings on traditional search engines where we could find the right apartment in San Diego. We also wouldn't mind living downtown, but it needs to be away from the homeless camp and the reason we would prefer neighborhoods located up the hill. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. D.
Hey there, That seems to be a decent budget for a 2 bedroom, although depending on the area, it might be more than that for a decent place.. Honestly the best ways to search for rentals is through websites like Zillow and Apartments.com. As a realtor, I don't have any additional listings for rentals. Everything will be listed online. I know that two bedrooms are very competitive right now so if you find something you like, it's best to jump on it. This would be a good time to secure something as prices might go up once we start getting closer to spring/ summer. Let me know if you need any additional help with this
Hi Nenad, my wife and I are planning on moving from Belgrade, Serbia to San Diego in August. Your youtube channel is great and I wanted to reach out and see of you would be open to connecting and giving us your experience living in San Diego and what neighbourhoods to look into. Regards, Aleksandar
Good question! Typically more north county or east county San Diego. Temecula, fallbrook, north Oceanside, bonsall, alpine, Ramona, valley center, etc.. hope that helps!
Very informative if you're not real familiar with San Diego of where to and not to want to live thank you for that. But I wonder what 55 + communities for somebody that holds a Section 8 voucher. Do you have any ideas on any of those kind of properties
Hello wow I would so much appreciate that!!! I'm looking for a 55+ Apartments like tax credit properties if you're familiar with those? I know they've got to have tax credit property apartments ( they are usually great for Section 8 voucher) but they might all be filled up. Might be waiting list type of thing . BUT I'm just NOT finding ANY ON MY OWN which is UNUSUAL for me .My SEARCHES are taking me to Yes 55+ BUT very expensive communities with NO rentals just homes for sale... Again I so very much appreciate your help..💗.Okay I've rambled on enough lol I hope to hear back from you. Thanks again💗💗💗 Sue
@@NenadSapungin hi there thank you so much. I replied to your comment but I put it in the wrong place I didn't reply directly to your name.. IF you could read it it's above this comment sorry about that.😔 I have subscribed!💗
You're insane if you think property taxes are too low in San Diego. The average home is around $900k now which translates to about $1000/month if you're buying into the market now. Not counting Mello-Roos taxes. So you get to pay that on top of a huge mortgage, one of the highest utility rates and sales tax rates in the country, along with ridiculous gasoline prices.
I have a question: I have a apartment in Encinitas (Mongano Circle) Saxony Street clóse to Moonlight beach. 2 bedroom 990 sq feet. Has a garage, but Is not available because my car is there.. Im charging $1850. The place is in good shape, but Is not reform. How much you think I should raise the rent? With out scare them out.. Sorry about my inglés, Im from Spain. I would apreciate your opinión. Thanks
Hi Felipe, nice to meet you! I know exactly where that is. Have you been renting your place out for a while now? It really depends. If you like your tenants and they have been good to you, I wouldn't raise the rent too much on them, especially at once. Having said that, a two bedroom in Encinitas is going for around 2500. If you have not raised the rent on them, I would be comfortable asking for an extra 200-300 a month. After that, I would recommend raising the rent about 2-3% per year that way you don't have to make a big jump at once, if you fall behind in the price. Do you plan on moving back to the states at all? That could also impact my recommendations. Let me know..
@@NenadSapungin Nice to meet you too. Im not planning to move back. The renter have been great no problems. There from México, hard working people. Should I go $2000 or $2100? I havent raíce the rent since 2015. Thanks for the help.. If Your planing to make trip in future to Barcelona I can hook u Up! PS: remember they cant use the garage. That should afect the price.
@@felipephillipstroncoso1075 If you haven't raised the rent since 2015, I would say bump it to 2000, and then the following year I would bump it to 2100. If you have great renters, in my opinion, it's always great to do whatever you can to keep them there, even if it means sacrificing some rental income. If renters are treating my place well, then I like to reciprocate and try to treat them well also. And that sounds great! I was in Barcelona a few years ago actually. Beautiful city. Wish we stayed a little bit longer there. You can always add me on instagram @nenad.sapungin 👍 PS. I do have my real estate license and focus the majority of my business along the coast. If you are ever looking into investing into another property or looking to cash out let me know! I would love to be able to work with you/ your friends and family.
@@mattmatthews5414 So what the f.. is your problem? Like to hate? So you are American good for you amazing, but you sound like a broke American. I bet you would love to have property in diferent countries.. ;) Step Up your Game fool.
@@NenadSapungin I really appreciate you getting back to me so quickly, thank you! I have just under 2 months to find a place pack up my house and dog and get out there from Phoenix, this should make looking alot easier!👍
@@NenadSapungin hmm I checked on both of them, just curious, were you using a realtor site to look at the listings map view? Or was that a desktop version of Zillow or FB marketplace? That desktop version would be the most helpful when I come out to scout in a few days
@@shelbygarcia3121 It was a desktop version. If you just go onto Zillow or FB marketplace on your laptop, you should be able to see a map like how I have in the video!
So I'm hoping to move to southern California (Los Angeles, or San Diego) in the future when I get a job in CDL (truck driving). What do you/y'all think I should move to ? And what are my options if I make 75k a year ? (which seems to be the average salary of a truck driver).
Good question! Since you are going to be on the road driving so much, have you thought of maybe choosing somewhere cheaper to live - at least for a couple of years? I think it would be a little bit easier to save up some money!
@@NenadSapungin So I currently live in South Carolina with my parents and I've always wanted to live in California. I'm choosing CDL cuz I've been priced out of basically every market. So I'm hoping to make enough money to live in the place I've dreamed of since childhood, and then maybe pursue motor racing when I can afford to cover the cost of amateur racing until professional racing when I can really start making millions.
@@NenadSapungin Thanks... I'm only 19 but life is getting harsh out there. Rising homelessness, riots and protests, $4 a gallon gas, crime, out of control rent prices,etc. It's becoming a game of survival.
i will move in to san diego soon and i need an affordable apartment which is in a good location. Could you please recommend me an apartment under 2000 usd. If you recommend under 1800 it would be even better. Thank you so much. I would aprreciate if you can help me. Thanks again. Have a nice day.
Do you have a particular location in mind? Your best bet is to go on Zillow.com or apartments.com and see what they have available on there. You could also try craigslist.com for apartments posted
@@NenadSapungin Thanks mate. Actually i have no idea about good locations to live in san diego. I can accept your recommendations :) But if i can find, i would choose in down town to get anything easily.
@@efegokce2731 Yeah your best bet is to go on those websites that I shared with you and seeing what they have. 1800 may be cutting it close for downtown. Depending on how nice of a place you want and what area of downtown. I would stay away from East Village, that's just my recommendation. Best of luck!
@@efegokce2731 The area is not my favorite. I personally don't feel extremely comfortable walking around in East Village. I prefer to stay on the West Side of Downtown
Thank you for the reply! I’m really looking for something small even a room with a private entrance!” I’m really desperate if you could help me or direct me to someone that could help me fine a place to live in mostly on weekends!” Thx!
Well I don’t think it’s fair that you don’t show Chula Vista which is a very nice area there’s not that much crime down here on third Avenue. You’re only focusing on areas like north county come on. Be honest there’s East County and Southbay. This video is not fair to other places in San Diego. We’re rent isn’t that expensive and they’re pretty nice areas.
I appreciate your feedback! This is very true. Chula Vista is definitely nice and they have a lot of new construction going on there. I didn't include this area because I honestly do not know much about the area. I mostly focus on North County San Diego, so I wouldn't be much help in the Chula Vista area :/
Nenad, if you go to school and try to learned spanish...you would gain more customers as the population of san diego is 45% hispanics... just sayinnnn.... more languages more opportunities....
A lot of cheaper places to rent a room or share in San Diego will not allow you to use the kitchen! Ridiculous, you know how expensive and unhealthy eating out all the time is?
back in the 80s there was a time you could get a place in San Diego at a good price and have 2 restrooms .. i love your video im stuck in Los Angeles and i hate it here ... i have to ask him about coupons and saving at the store , i can no longer work so i get housing assistance is there places that take it in San Diego... i did my DNA and found out im a Zebra..
@@NenadSapungin back in 1988 a friend of mine lived there for work on a street called Oregon and he rented a 2 bedroom 1 bath and half upstairs town house i seen a 1 bedroom house for $500.00 but that is long gone. you need a money tree now that grow hundred dollar bills.. and everyone wants a tip ..
@@MrStarofTruth Of course minimum wage back then was around $3.50/hr. But no doubt, housing costs way more now relative to income. In the late 90s I had a coworker living in a studio apartment a few blocks from the beach in OB for $700. Before the ballpark went in, that was a sort of artist/industrial area. I knew a guy who rented a super-rustic huge loft for $1000 a month. There were three couples living in it, splitting that rent.
@@norwegianblue2017 well these current places is for young working people with big incomes, and its not fare to them because they can't save to buy a house. im 60yo there is no hope for me to find a decent place to live.. i have to live in hole in the wall or on the street..
@@MrStarofTruth I'm close to your age and a sixth-generation Californian, so I hear you. Everything in California is now priced for the top 10%-20% of earners. Even fucking bowling is expensive now! My dad's generation had it the best. 2-3 year's income for a home. The house I grew up in up north is now literally 25x what they bought it for in the mid 70s. Middle class families used to live on that street, now it is full of Porsches and Range Rovers in the driveways. California used to be such a paradise to raise a family. Sorry to hear you are struggling. I feel blessed that I actually own a home at this point. Something we used to take for granted in this country.
Try to make a difference trying to make a difference by helping people who need an apartment we need a room they’re not rich so they won’t be living in a tent in the street people don’t care about people but guess what the Bible says you’re born your mother raise you up when you turn around 18 years of age your mother let you go I’m just breaking it down in my words to make it easier to understand and then you grow older you have a family then you grow old and then you pass away hopefully when you. 110 years old so make a difference in your life for other people enjoy your life but make other people happy to
Living downtown makes no sense unless you have money to burn and want to live in a highrise. San Diego is not Manhattan. Golden Hill is just east of downtown and has more character and lower rent. You actually overlook the city. I live pretty far inland and on a Saturday I can get to the beaches in Coronado in 20 minutes.
Cali has never been cheap. NY is also expensive, but everyone is making money. My current state of residence shall be nameless. (It starts with G and it's not for Gay.......or is it🤔?) Are people making less than minimum wage in San Diego? Can someone afford to pay 1k/mnth rent?
@@NenadSapungin nisam mogao a da ne pozdravim "našeg" čoveka u željenom San Diegu :) Green Card mi ovaj put nije bio naklonjen, pa ostaje nada za sledeći :)
@@NenadSapungin i was just talking about your filtering in your video. Your filters were set to show listings of a price range from 700 to 700. If someone posted a room for 699 or 701 those wouldn't show up.
PLEASE CAN I E-MAIL YOU !? Your video was very Helpful and your gorgeous btw haha I just need some help I’m moving from Europe Ireland to San Diego I’m totally lost 🥺🥺 !! Thanks 🙏🏽
