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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.

SoCal Lifestyle Realty offers experienced Realtors who know the San Diego multi-family and apartment buildings market.

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

 

Looking to Rent in San Diego?

 

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WeLease helps landlords and housing unit owners throughout San Diego County with professional property management services. No matter who small or large your single-family or multi-family rentals are, we can help you with all your landlord needs.

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

 

 

Steven Rich, MBA – Guest Blogger

 

 

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Learn why Pacific Beach in San Diego is a renter’s paradise in 2021. Our post shows renters why the Pacific Beach, San Diego neighborhood is a great place to live.

Located between Interstate 5 to the east, the Pacific Ocean at its west, La Jolla at its north, with Mission Beach and Mission Bay at its south.

Pacific Beach (called “PB” by its locals) provides renters with a lively nightlife scene. Its Mission Boulevard and Garnet Avenue streets contain many clothing stores, bars, and restaurants.

Yet, it’s more famous for its numerous beaches and parks. You and your entire family will enjoy outside picnics and fun in the parks and beach activities.

 

Why Pacific Beach in San Diego is a Renter’s Paradise in 2021

Pacific Beach, San Diego Facts

 

Pacific Beach’s population averages 50,000 year-round. Men and women are evenly divided. The median age of 31.2 years is mostly college-educated. Over 23,000 households are in Pacific Beach.

Pacific Beach residents are mostly white-collar working for private companies. The average income nears $96,000 per year. The vast majority are car owners.

Summer months see an increase as visitors and tourists come to flock to the nearby beaches.

 

Pacific Beach, San Diego Beaches

 

The Pacific Beach community contains three beaches that the locals call “The Strand”. These three beaches are:

Mission Beach sitting on the south side of Mission Drive. Its amenities include:

• Amusement Park;
• Arcade;
• Bike Path;
• Boardwalk;
• Fire Pits;
• Grass Park;
• Lifeguard;
• Picnic Tables;
• Restaurants;
• Showers; and
• Wave House.

 

North Pacific Beach found on the north side of the Boardwalk and Crystal Pier. Amenities include:

• Boardwalk;
• Fishing Pier;
• Grass Parks;
• Lifeguards; and
• Restrooms.

 

Pacific Beach stretches from the La Jolla cliffs to Mission Bay. A very popular beach for locals and visitors. One of nine beaches with permanent lifeguards. Its other amenities include:

• Bathrooms located on both Diamond and Law Streets;
• Grassy parks with benches;
• Bluffs with beautiful ocean views; and
• Two permanent lifeguard towers.

 

Pacific Beach Parks

 

Your family will love the Pacific Beach parks including the largest aquatic park in the country. Here are summaries of the eight Pacific Beach parks:

1. Capehart Dog Park provides a fenced-in area for dogs to frolic and roam without leashes. It’s located on the official Pacific Beach;
2. Crown Point Park sits on the bay favored by the locals for its traditional Fourth of July fireworks show;
3. Fanuel Street Park sits at the end of Pacific Beach. Local joggers love this park. Families favor its large playground facilities which toddlers and older children enjoy;
4. Kate Sessions Memorial Park enjoyed by picnickers and dog lovers for playing and basking in the fabulous views. Ranked #1 for the most scenic views on Pacific Beach;
5. Law Street Beach Park offers beautiful sunset views. The views include the beach, cliffs, and surfers. A grassy area on the end of Law Street is popular with picnickers. Activities include Saturday and Sunday yoga sessions;
6. Mission Bay Park boasts over 4,231 acres of land and water making it the nation’s biggest aquatic park. Along its 25-miles of shoreline, you will find 19 sandy beaches. Eight of the beaches provide separate swimming areas. During the pre-pandemic, more than 14 million visitors enjoyed this park annually;
7. Pacific Beach Recreational Center Park provides well-lighted basketball and tennis courts. Likewise, a well-lighted multiple purposes athletic field. Families like the outdoor children’s sandlot. Also, an indoor games room, weight rooms, and gym; and
8. Tourmaline Surfing Park offers a remote beach location favored by local surfers.

Besides the eight Pacific Beach parks, the Rose Creek wetlands flow through the Pacific Beach neighborhood on its way to Mission Bay.

The beaches and parks make Pacific Beach in San Diego a renter’s paradise in 2021!

 

Pacific Beach Things To Do

 

The best source for describing a neighborhood’s attractions is Trip Advisor. Their list of Pacific Beach, San Diego things to do include:

Crystal Pier offering a hotel and a public pier situated near the Boardwalk on Garnet Avenue. The pier remains open during the day and closed at night which ensures privacy for the hotel’s cottage guests. The cottages opened in 1961 allowing visitors to “sleep over the ocean”. Tourists rage about the unique beautiful evening views.

Mission Bay Golf Course where Tiger Woods won a Junior World title provides an 18-hole a par 58 golf course on 46 acres. San Diego’s unique golf course using night lights. Its beautiful golf course contains many trees, foliage, and waterfalls nestled in a luxurious setting.

Pacific Beach/Taylor Library covering 12,470 square feet hosts many year-round events. During the pre-pandemic, this hosted so many events they publish an events calendar Here.

 

Best Bars in Pacific Beach

 

With so many bars in PB, its easier to let you look at the following lists with ratings and summaries to decide which ones fit your likings:

• Trip Advisor on June 5, 2021, published its “Best Bars in Pacific Beach”;
• Yelp, the best 10 bars in or near Pacific Beach published in June 2021;
• Foursquare on May 27, 2021, published the “15 Best Places for Cocktails in Pacific Beach”;
• Delishably, in 2020 published the “6 Best Places to Get a Drink in Pacific Beach”; and
• The 10best.com site in 2020 published its “Best Pacific Beach Bars for the Young or Young at Heart”.

 

Best Restaurants in Pacific Beach

Trip Advisor endorses the following Pacific Beach restaurants:

• Kono’s Café got 4.5 Stars (out of 5) from 1,266 reviews enjoying their American-style breakfasts. Check out their website for the menus and hours;
• Sushi Ota earned 4.5 Stars with 857 reviews praising their delicious sushi. View their menu and hours at their website;
• Taco Surf received 4.5 Stars with 236 reviews raving about their fish tacos and Mexican cuisine. Check out their website for menus and hours; and
• The Fishery rated 4.5 Stars by 393 reviews loving its fresh seafood. View their website and their Facebook page for menus and updates.

 

Foursquare recommends the Restaurante Costa Brava, featuring Spanish cuisine like paella and tapas with sangria. View their Facebook site.

 

Best Schools in Pacific Beach

 

The Pacific Beach community belongs to the San Diego Unified School District. The highest rated schools in PB are:

• Pacific Beach Elementary with the Great Schools organization awarding 9 Stars (out of 10) for its student academic test results;
• Barnard Elementary offering K-5 grades in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
• Crown Point Elementary whose motto, “Music Opens Minds” emphasizes music as an  educational tool for their students;
• Kate Sessions Elementary, a small school located in North Pacific Beach;
• Pacific Beach Middle School, offers Mandarin Chinese language courses for the past 60 years; and
• Mission Bay Senior High School, since 2006 the only public neighborhood magnet high school. They provide an International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP), a two-year program for students aged 16 to 19.

These top schools also make Pacific Beach in San Diego a renter’s paradise in 2021.

 

Pacific Beach, San Diego Renter’s Paradise 2021 Conclusion

 

We conclude our explanation of why Pacific Beach in San Diego is a renter’s paradise in 2021 with this summary:

• The Pacific Beach is a relatively small community;
• Famous for its numerous beaches and parks;
• The Strand provides residents with three beautiful beaches and lots of amenities;
• Eight unique parks and a wetland makes the Pacific Beach neighborhood desirable;
• A famous golf course, popular pier, and a large active library keep locals busy;
• Top tourist locations review sites rave about the bars and restaurants in Pacific Beach; and
• One of the best elementary schools in the country is available for Pacific Beach residents along with other schools offering unique learning programs.

Want to Rent in Pacific Beach, San Diego?

 

Check out our WeLease Pacific Beach Property Management site. You will learn more about why Pacific Beach in San Diego is a renter’s paradise in 2021.

Contact us so our experienced Realtors can help you and your family to find the ideal rental in beautiful Pacific Beach.

 

Steven Rich, MBA – Guest Blogger

 

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