Hey Rhyno,
I live 10 min’s for SDSU. I live in San Carlos. Just north of SDSU on the other side of I-8.
A couple weeks ago they finished some condo apartment type stuff a couple blocks from me. They have like two buildings done and in another couple weeks they will have the other 3 buildings done. It’s right behind a grocery store.
As for a place to work, Mission Valley has a ton of restaurants. It right off the I-8, east of 125. and on the other side of 125 is another big area called Fashion Valley. I am sure you could get a job down there. It is like a 20 - 25 min drive. If you want something closer, you could always find something on Mission Gorge Road. Its about 10 min north from me (20 from SDSU)
The next time I drive buy that new complex I will see about prices.
Here are some helpful links:
Places for Rent A list of Restaurants in Mission Valley The location of place I was talking about. (Red star is the place. SDSU in lower left corner in light purple. red thing next to the star is a grocery store and a drug store. Mission Gorge is in the upper left corner)
In case you haven't figured out yet -
SD Rocks!
BTW: Gasslamp is downtown and yes its like "the strip". Also stay north of SDSU. around and south of SDSU is just ugly. Streets are torn up and bums at every corner. Lock you doors and roll up your windows. Lemon Grove is good but I think to east for what your looking for.
one more thing. The morning traffic goes west on the 8 and the evening traffic goes east on the 8. Stay away from the 5. Its always bad.
See ya around