Anyone live in Point Loma?

LoveAlways25

My husband is interviewing for a job in Point Loma and we may be moving there in the beginning of June if he gets the job. We are looking for a 2 bedroom apartment for $1600 or less. We want a good safe area and hopefully at least 850 sq. ft. We are moving from Redlands where that size apt. goes for $1000 so $1600 is a huge jump for us. Can anyone recommend a good place to live? When you read the ratings online generally only the people who have had problems write reviews so I'm hoping to get some good recommendations from you all! Thanks

sarahbear

I don't know anything about the rental market there, but I love that area. So quaint. Very pretty and close to downtown.

TerraandHarold

Have you checked out Craigslist yet for housing??  That should give you an idea of what rental prices are in the area and what is available. 

 As for the area itself, you are in the flight path of the airport BUT not everyone considers that to be a bad thing    My DH would LOVE to live by the airport cuz he is a plane junkie!  If you are up on the hillside, the views of downtown are very nice.  There is a large Portuguese population so some of the smaller neighborhood stores carry some good Portuguese wine and food products.  The old NTC site is now housing and it has a strip mall with all of the basics that you would need. 

 

mrsdanigirl8

My husband grew up in Ocean Beach and his parents and two aunts still live there. If you don't find anything in Point Loma for the price you're looking for I'd suggest that you also look at Ocean Beach.

Axobride

We live on the edge of Point Loma and OB and love the area.  We live directly in the flight path, but we are used to it.  The only time it is a pain is when it is hot and our doors/windows are open...we have to turn up the TV, but other than that, we can sleep through it.  We found our place through Craigslist and have good rent.  There are a lot of places to rent around this area.  Good Luck!

Just_Ali

I used to live in Point Loma and loved it!  Right now I live in Fashion Valley and work in Point Loma/Old Town area and my commute is 3 miles.  Don't narrow yourself to just PL when there are other communities that are really close and nice as well.  Good luck, I woud recommend checking out craigslist as well that way you get an idea of what the prices are down here. 

FayeD

Check Craigs List and signonsandiego.com. But use caution; they are reporting scams down here regarding rentals by "property owners". Check the San Diego 10 News website tomorrow for the whole story (airs tonight, should be available tomorrow). The story will probably say which local agencies you can check with and other risk mitigation steps.

There are numerous property management companies down here. McMillan is the largest and will have the most property to show. Personally, my experience was that they spread themselves so thin that the service provided is not the best. So definitely check out other companies.

Pt. Loma is a great area. I really hope your DH's potential new job works out and you find a great place to move into.

Captain_M.

Point Loma is one of the places I'm looking at. It's a cool area

melvolcom

i work there and love it. the area is awesome, but like the previous posts say, don't limit yourself to just point loma. ocean beach is a great community as well as surrounding areas. good luck!