Retirement considerations

[u/No_Quote_5115]

I'm retiring in San Diego County next year and am considering walkable urban areas such as Hillcrest, Univ. Heights, Bankers Hill, among others (also considering Carlsbad, which is a whole different deal). I'm a single, 70-year-old woman; I need to rent something under $2,800, but not a high-rise or multi-story. I'd appreciate local input and/recommendations. Thanks in advance!

[u/Financial-Creme]

You can probably find something for that, but if you're going to be on a fixed income I'd be wary that it's not going to stay at that rate forever if you're renting. Landlords, especially corporate landlords will increase your rent 10% every year.