Apartments in San Diego

Apartment living is the way to go in the city of San Diego. Renting an apartment in San Diego perfectly complements the way of life in SD including the fabulous nightlife, snazzy restaurants and a long list of other activities. In addition to the city life and attractions, San Diego also has plenty of natural resources to offer including the magnificent beaches, several canyons, and mountainous areas filled with trails and plenty of local parks. More than three million people reside in the San Diego Metro area and many non-residents are now, asking themselves, "Why not move to San Diego?"

The housing options in San Diego are much more affordable than other California cities such as, LA and San Francisco. The average price for an apartment is $760 per month and the median price of rent for two-bedroom apartments is around $1200. According to recent studies, the vacancy rate is remarkably low (<1%). Therefore, at times, it can be hard to find apartments in a certain price range. However, there are apartments in every size, with every amenity level, for every price range, and in various locations -- apartment hunters just need to look a little harder. Nevertheless, the bright side to apartment searching in "the Plymouth of the West" is that rental rate increases happen a lot slower than in other nearby cities such as, LA or Orange County.

Best Apartment Neighborhoods in San Diego

Hillcrest is a suburb of San Diego that provides urban living with a San Diego twist. This neighborhood is near Balboa Park, which has various options for outdoor recreation and various cultural experiences, as well.

Ocean Beach is a community that promotes beach living at its finest. This suburb has a village atmosphere and plenty of apartments to look at, as well.

La Jolla (La Jolla is pronounced "La Hoya") and Spring Valley are perfect for those who appreciate the city life, but would prefer to live some distance away from the metropolis. Both cities, Spring Valley and La Jolla are respected communities offer upscale apartment living away from the city's hustle and bustle.

Mission Hills is more low-key than Hillcrest, but still features upscale apartment living, without the snooty attitude that is sometimes present in La Jolla.

University Heights sits between North Park and Hillcrest. There are always apartment rentals available near the city's two universities: California State University San Diego and the University of California at San Diego. While rent can fluctuate dramatically in these areas, there are deals to be had. Young singles, college students, business executives or couples may appreciate having an apartment near either college.

Golden Hill is a pleasant mixture of urban apartment living, simple and quiet bungalows and beautiful old mansions. Golden Hill is located on the southeast portion of Balboa Park - next to South Park. This suburb offers remarkable views of Downtown and plenty of fun, cool neighborhoods such as, Burlingame.

Living in an apartment in San Diego is the best way to go and after getting settled, why not grab a bite to eat at some of the BEST restaurants in the entire San Diego area including Hash House A Go Go, Phil's BBQ (Mission Hills), Yakitori Yakyudori, Sushi Ota or Hodad's?