Tide Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Let me just say this... the rental market in the bay area blows. I was looking for a rental house from 1800-2500 range. The average craigslist listing would get about 20+ responses and 4-6 applications within 6 hours of the post hitting the web. Scanning listings every 15 min on the web just to get a crack at a place over the last two months was getting pretty old. I consider myself pretty lucky, I got the 2nd place I applied for and am very happy with the house and the location, I move in Aug 1. I'll no longer be in San Carlos, heading south to Santa Clara, not far from Valley Faire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuxtaGT Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I feel you man. I have to find a place by the 1st of August. Palo Alto is too expensive for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Er, um, 1800-2500? Move away from Cali man- that kind of money BUYS you a very nice house in a lot of very nice areas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sframs Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 that means you're closer to stevens creek. nice. how big a place did you get? haven't spent much time in south bay. in sf, 2k doesn't get much. thinking of moving to pennisula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnAWD Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Ouch on the rental pricing! Colorado is expensive, but nowhere close to that. My house payment for a 3000 sq ft 3 car garage 20 yr old place is just under $2k. Do the California wages make it possible to continue living while paying painful rents like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Hell no, at least not for mechanical engineers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tide Posted July 15, 2006 Author Share Posted July 15, 2006 1300 sq ft. 2 bedroom 2 bathroom, remodeled, 2500/month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreoSTi Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Ouch on the rental pricing! Colorado is expensive, but nowhere close to that. My house payment for a 3000 sq ft 3 car garage 20 yr old place is just under $2k. Do the California wages make it possible to continue living while paying painful rents like that? My fiance used to rent a townhouse (~1,500 sq.ft., 2br/2ba, single-car garage) for about $600/month in Erie, PA. Now she lives in a studio (447 sq.ft.) that costs $855/month, and that's an hour northeast of S.F. My house payment in S.F. (in the city, near Golden Gate Park) is ~$4K a month for a 2,000 sq.ft. house with a single-car garage. However, having lived outside of CA for a period of time, I couldn't imagine living any place else. -Mike- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSix Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I *purchased* a duplex in Carmichael (just outside Sac), and I am paying < $2500/mo for the mortgage + taxes + insurance..plus I get the rental income from the other side. Get out of the bay, man Give a man a beer, and he'll waste an hour. Teach a man to brew, and he'll waste a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tide Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Heh, didn't say I couldn't afford it, just that its a PITA to find a place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggtnut Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Tide, friends of ours is moving to the same area. They are currently just down the road from Intel and they are renting a house starting in August just north of san tomas off of saratoga. Ben (2014 Outback SAP w/ eyesite, 2014 Tribeca Limited, 2006 LGT limited sedan) Subaru Ambassador PNW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oister Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Yeah, I recently moved also, and finding a place was very cut throat. I used to live near Apple in Sunnyvale, 2bd2bath duplex for 1600 a month rent. But the pollens got to me after a year. Finally found a place behind ebay campus, 2200 a month for 3 bd 2.5 bath townhome with 2 cars garage. But I literally had to cut work just to be the first person there to check out that place, and the owner hadn't even finished packing yet. I really don't want to move around in the valley again...too much hassle and so stressful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycotopian Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I've got a place in concord if anybody's interested. I just bought it and need to rent it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuxtaGT Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 If anybody is looking for a roommate, I'm all over Craig's list right now trying to find a place. Peninsula/SF only. I'm a nice guy, lots of tools, and I don't even smell bad! <$900 a month. Garage space for tools, motorcycle, and bicycles a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danHA Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I've got a place in concord if anybody's interested. I just bought it and need to rent it out. I'm moving to Concord this week. I'm just curious, what are the specs and rent per month for your property? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycotopian Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I'm moving to Concord this week. I'm just curious, what are the specs and rent per month for your property? It's a condo off of Northwood Drive. 2 story 1240 sq ft, 3bdr 1.5 bath with a carport. Rent is TBD but it will be based on current going rate up there. I should be taking posession of the place next week so I'll know more then. PM me if you are interested and I'll keep you up to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16psibrick Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 awesome, now let me get my hands on your ride so i can put in a system hehe trying to get more LGTs in for some nice sounds... b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggtnut Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 16psibrick, I would volunteer My car anytime Ben (2014 Outback SAP w/ eyesite, 2014 Tribeca Limited, 2006 LGT limited sedan) Subaru Ambassador PNW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Er, um, 1800-2500? Move away from Cali man- that kind of money BUYS you a very nice house in a lot of very nice areas! Jeez, no kidding! my mortgage is at the low end of that range and that's for a 3000 sq ft house in a nice suburb of Vancouver! Mind you, it is in Canada, and I know how you all feel about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16psibrick Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 16psibrick, I would volunteer My car anytime will you volunteer the funds needed to do the install too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggtnut Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I wish. Owning a house is killing all spare funds I have . Ben (2014 Outback SAP w/ eyesite, 2014 Tribeca Limited, 2006 LGT limited sedan) Subaru Ambassador PNW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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