Moving from LA to SD
Moving from Los Angeles to San Diego soon and would really appreciate any guidance because I honestly have zero help navigating this transition.
My budget is ideally around $2,200–$2,300 or less for a 1 bedroom, and my biggest priorities are:
-Close to freeways / convenient location
-Not too inland
-Not too far from downtown since I’ll be job hunting and want a decent commute
-Definitely NOT downtown or overly crowded/busy areas
-Prefer quieter neighborhoods, smaller buildings, or private owners over huge apartment complexes
-In-unit washer/dryer is very important
-Central AC is also really important
I want something calmer than LA, less chaotic, but still practical and not too isolated.
I’ve realized beach areas may be out of budget, and I’m trying to avoid giant complexes if possible.
For people familiar with San Diego, what neighborhoods or areas should I realistically focus on based on this? I’d really appreciate honest guidance because I’m doing this pretty much alone.
Thanks in advance!