Renting in SF

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zhongguo

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zhongguo
Dec 18, 2021 28 Comments

So I've been told that #SF is expensive, and that it's cheaper to rent in #SVL #MVT area.

But I checked Trulia and I saw maybe 5 places in Sunnyvale under $1500/month, but I see DOZENS of places in SF (mostly around Tenderloin area) for under $1500/month

Are these places legit? I'm house searching from NYC so worried it may be a scam.

Anything I need to look out for? Are pests (bedbugs, roaches, etc) and noise a big concern?

Are those $1500/month for a studio places worth it or do i need to up my budget? I don't care if the place is small, just need it to be clean and can sleep at night

Thanks!

#sanfrancisco #housing

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  • Walmart
    tvlqntjd

    Go to company page Walmart

    tvlqntjd
    "Anything I need to look out for" > safety, poop and needles
    Dec 18, 2021 0
  • Google / IT
    hjsj

    Go to company page Google IT

     hjsj
    Hi, we don't mean to discourage you but you might need to stretch your rent budget. Your safety should be number one priority.
    Dec 18, 2021 6
    • Google
      pawghunter

      Go to company page Google

      pawghunter
      @google yeah I've heard stories of mugging but they typically happen late at night and can be avoided. I've had no issues even walking out late at night but I am walking around over 200 pounds low body fat so that helps.

      @new 1800 is already a COVID discount imo. I would be careful on really cheap studios to make sure it has sufficient space, is not on a block that is sketchy, and is actually real. There are a lot of scams going on with apartment leases during the lockdown. Be sure to scope out the area first and make sure you're comfortable with building management and terms + conditions. If it works out anything 1500 and under is really cheap even for the TL.

      TL BTW has some bomb ass food in the city. Lots of hole in the wall places. Be sure to check Shalimar and the myriad of ramen + sushi places in the neighborhood. I wouldn't live in the TL forever but it is good way to reduce rent with walkability, eliminate the need for a car, nearby company bus pick ups, and central SF location next to Union Square meaning everything is relatively close. Check out Ava Nob Hill for a studio around $2k. Lots of young working professionals and the set up is decent for what you're paying. There's not a lot of rift raft on that particular part of the TL. Keep in mind that a lot of these cheaper studios will not have the amenities you want so double check to make sure. Hit me up if you want more details.
      Dec 18, 2021
    • It’s not a place I’d recommend moving to as you’re new to the area. Move somewhere nicer and then visit the tenderloin - decide if that’s what you want to live in.

      Trust me here. Also just because you might not get stabbed doesn’t mean it won’t be loud or annoying to live in.
      Dec 18, 2021
  • New
    kxoT12

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    kxoT12
    I can tell you are not familiar with the area. As Dave Chappelle said “nothing tender about that motherf*cker at all.”

    https://youtu.be/rhrtLidtfIw?t=123
    Dec 18, 2021 0
  • Meta
    hancuffs

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    hancuffs
    https://sfmayor.org/article/mayor-london-breed-declares-state-emergency-tenderloin
    Dec 18, 2021 0
  • New
    blah blahb

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    blah blahb
    Tenderloin is the area of San Francisco where there are a lot of homeless shelters. It is the poorest area in San Francisco. Lots of men begging for spare change in the tenderloin. Sunnyvale is a suburb with mostly houses and apartments. If you want to meet people, go to a large apartment complex in Sunnyvale and you will be much safer than in the tenderloin in San Francisco.
    Dec 18, 2021 4
    • New
      blah blahb

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      blah blahb
      Or should I say five guys and two girls. There's a lot of guys in the whole Bay area from San Francisco to Sunnyvale. We keep importing guys to do software
      Dec 18, 2021
    • New
      kxoT12

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      kxoT12
      By the way zhongguo you can still live in SF… just doesn’t have to be the tenderloin lol. I’m actually joining Google MTV in Jan, and was considering a SF neighbourhood further south but nice like Noe Valley for the same social/dating reasons.

      I’m personally gonna decide after driving around during my first month being in company housing, but currently my leaning is that a short commute is important enough that maybe I’ll be in San Mateo so I can drive to both work and the city relatively easily (also hear it’s downtown is decent) OR I’ll shack up in one of the more active suburbs or closer to Stanford or San Jose if I feel it can be a decent social scene.

      Feel free to DM me since it seems we’re both making the move soon.
      Dec 18, 2021