r/PacificBeach

Would prefer not to have to drive to downtown or OB

Renters applying in Pacific Beach / North Park / downtown SD right now — genuine question. When a landlord says “apply and I’ll pick the most qualified,” do you usually just apply anyway, even knowing you might not get it? Or do you try to gauge your odds first?

I’ve paid application fees to places I never heard back from, and I’m trying to figure out if that’s just accepted as “the cost of doing business” in competitive spots, or if it actually bothers people. Curious how others think about this — especially if you’re applying to multiple places at once right now.

Best spot to park for cheap/free when all the street parking is occupied?