The Rent Cafe site recently released their best cities to rent. San Diego ranked #2 Most Desirable to Rent City in the U.S. This will interest investors and renters alike.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Rent Café ranks San Diego as the #2 most desirable city to rent in the U.S;
• San Diego ranks #1 most fun place to live in the U.S.;
• Retire in San Diego among the best places to retire in 2021;
• San Diego ranked among the world’s 25 ‘Most Beautiful’ cities to Visit;
• San Diego renters enjoy year-round warm weather, beautiful beaches, highly rated public schools, great restaurants, and parks;
• Investors will find San Diego apartments with low vacancy, a high number of potential competing tenants, and renters with high credit scores;
• San Diego needs more housing units; and
• Niche rates 18 San Diego County neighbors with Overall Grades of A+.

 

We are proud to announce that Rent Café declared San Diego ranked #2 Most Desirable to Rent City in U.S. Rent Café published this ranking on December 15, 2021.

Not an easy accomplishment, given how many desirable U.S. cities competed for this honor. Here is a screenshot of the Rent Café list of the two top desirable rental cities:

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How San Diego Ranked #2 Most Desirable to Rent City in the U.S.

 

 

Here are the criteria Rent Café used to rank the nation’ top 50 hottest rental markets:

• Average number of days rentals were vacant;
• Percentage of occupied apartments on the market during the 2021 year;
• Average number of renters competing for a vacant apartment; and the
• Renters’ average credit score.

 

Here’s What Rent Café Wrote About San Diego’s #2 Ranking

“San Diego came in second this rental season. Despite the rising cost of living and housing, high taxes, and the risk of natural disasters, San Diego is still a preferred alternative to other expensive West Coast metros — especially now that hybrid work is on the rise. Plus, as a typically strong job hub, San Diego is already on track to recovery thanks to funding coming in through local and federal emergency programs.”

Also, Rent Café pointed out that San Diego didn’t build enough apartments over the past two years (because of the COVID-19 pandemic). This resulted in too few housing units for the growing demand.

The competition got so strong for vacant San Diego apartments that it only took “26 days to fill an apartment with 29 people competing for a rental.”  This was “twice as many as the national average”.

Furthermore, during the rental season, San Diego apartment seekers possessed an average credit score of 671. This was the highest credit score average amongst the Top 10 rental markets.

Rent Café also dispelled the popular belief that California experienced an “exodus” during the past two years because of the pandemic. Recent research revealed California residents moved to other parts of the state rather than “fleeing” the state. That’s because California offers a “better quality of life”.

That’s why eight California cities ended up in Rent Café’s Top 50 rental markets. Including four in their “red-hot list” like San Diego.

 

Why Is San Diego Popular With Renters?

 

Besides year-long warm weather and sunny days, San Diego has lots to offer renters. Check out more high rankings San Diego earned in 2021 including being fun and a great retirement location.

 

San Diego Ranks #1 Most Fun Place to Live in the U.S.

 

CBS8 News reported on November 14, 2021, that San Diego ranked #1 as the most fun place to live in the U.S.

Actually, it was U.S. News & World Report that claimed San Diego was the most fun place to live in 2021. Their “The 30 Most Fun Places to Live in the U.S.” report on October 28, 2021, proclaimed “San Diego came out above the rest for its restaurants, great weather, and beautiful beaches.”

Here’s what the U.S. News & World Report stated:

“San Diego is the Most Fun Place to Live in the U.S., taking the top spot for its restaurants and ranking No. 8 for its numerous parks that allow residents to soak up the sunny weather. The Southern California city is a frequently visited destination by people throughout the country, but its residents get to enjoy the San Diego Zoo, Sunset Cliffs Natural Park and Old Town San Diego State Historic Park any time they want.”

 U.S. News & World further explained they ranked San Diego for:

• Restaurants ranked #1 in the U.S.;
• Parks ranked #8 in the U.S.;  and
• Shopping ranked #28 in the U.S.

Thus, San Diego offers:

• Great weather;
• Beautiful beaches;
• Superb restaurants;
• Great parks;
• Good shopping; and
• Most fun place to live in the U.S.

 

San Diego Among Best Places to Retire in 2021

 

Likewise, the U.S. News & Report named San Diego as amongst the country’s Top 150 most populous cities as the best retirement location in 2021.

U.S. News relied on factors like affordable housing, health care, and overall happiness. The actual retirement scores included:

• Desirability;
• Happiness;
• Health care;
• Housing affordability;
• Job market; and
• Retiree taxes.

 

San Diego Ranked Among World’s 25 ‘Most Beautiful’ Cities to Visit

 

The Times of San Diego reported Canada’s leading travel agency ranked San Diego amongst the world’s “most beautiful” cities. Their rankings are based on a survey of over 1,000 travel bloggers, writers, and agencies.

San Diego ranked 22nd on their list. San Diego only ranked behind the U.S. cities, San Francisco and New York. Also, San Diego ranked above such desirable cities as Buenos Aires, Paris, and Quebec City.

Likewise, San Diego is praised for its: “Gorgeous beaches, perfect weather, pristine parks, and an ideal place to visit any time of year”.

The Canadian travel agency was also impressed by San Diego’s heavily influenced Mexican culture including food, arts, and music.

 

Best Places to Live in San Diego County 2021

 

You need to know the best places to live in San Diego before you start planning your relocation. Likewise, if you are thinking of investing in San Diego housing the Niche site is a good place to start to research any community in America.

Niche’s best places to live in San Diego County offers useful facts. Check out these neighborhoods starting with the #1 best place:

Torrey Pines: Got an Overall Grade of A+ for its public schools, good for families, diversity, and nightlife. Niche claims: “Torrey Pines is one of the best places to live in California”. It offers a “dense suburban feel” with most residents owning their home. Lots of good coffee shops, restaurants, and parks. Popular with young professionals and retirees. Boasts “highly rated public schools”.

Torrey Hills: Also got an Overall Grade of A+ for its great public schools, safety, and low crime, diversity, and good for families. Residents enjoy an urban & suburban mix feeling with most residents owning their homes. Lots of good coffee shops, restaurants, and parks. Also, boasts “highly rated public schools”.

Solana Beach: Another Overall Grade of A+ for its great public schools, diversity, and nightlife. A San Diego suburb offering mostly home-owning residents an urban & suburban mix feel. Plenty of bars, coffee shops, restaurants, and parks to enjoy. Popular with retirees and young professionals.

Del Mar Mesa: Yet, another Overall Grade of A+ for its low crime, safety, good for families, and great public schools. Gives residents a “dense suburban feel” for its mainly home-owning residents. Offers lots of parks and coffee shops. Boasts “highly rated public schools”.

Carmel Valley: Likewise, another Overall Grade of A+ for its highly rated public schools, diversity, and great for families.

Runner ups also receiving Overall Grades of A+ include:

• Via de la Valle;
• Del Mar;
• La Jolla;
• Miramar Ranch North;
• University City;
• Rancho Penasquitos;
• Coronado;
• Carmel Mountain Ranch;
• Pacific Highlands Ranch;
• Encinitas;
• Rancho Bernardo;
• Sabre Springs; and
• Black Mountain Ranch.

 

San Diego Ranked #2 Most Desirable to Rent City in U.S. – Conclusion

 

 

Rent Café declared San Diego ranked #2 most desirable to rent city in the U.S. a month ago. San Diego deserves this high ranking for many reasons like:

• Ranked #1 most fun place to live in the U.S.;
• Among Best Places to Retire in 2021; and
• Ranked Among World’s 25 ‘Most Beautiful’ Cities to Visit.

 

Looking to Invest in San Diego Housing?

 

San Diego County needs more housing units. Investors should prosper by building housing units.

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Contact them to discover where to invest in San Diego County housing.

 

Looking to Rent in San Diego?

 

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Contact us to learn more about our services in San Diego County.

 

 

Steven Rich, MBA – Guest Blogger

 

 

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