The reason you're not getting much help is because the commissions for handling a rental are EXTREMELY low, and frequently not worth the trouble, ESPECIALLY with a demanding client.

If you are intent to look at all your options, which can be numerous properties, in numerous cities - which is fine - you'll probably be way too much work for most agents.

Depending on the city you're targeting, in the price range you've described, you might be better off to search - online - for apartment communities in those cities, and once you've found any that appear, online, to be suitable, go visit them, in person.

Ggiana77,

I suggest you visit http://www.rental-living.com . The Irvine Company has the widest selection of apartment communities throughout OC. You should expect to pay roughly $2 per square foot in OC. So a 2 Bed, 1-2 Bath of 1,000 sq. ft. will be roughly $2,000 per month. I think your expectations are unrealistic at $1,300 / month.

Just for "grins", I ran a quick search of Orange County 1 - 2 Bedrooms, 1 - 2 Baths maximum price of $1,300 / month. There are NO 2 bedroom apartments or condos in this price range. There are 15 1 Bedroom units between $1,150 - $1,300 but the size is from 500 - 800 sq. ft. so these will be small.

Good luck,

Thom Colby,
Broker / Owner
CA-DRE # 01398570

I could help you find a rental for 2 bedroom for $1300. per month. It would have to somewhere like Santa Ana but in a very nice location right by Southcoast Plaza, which is Metro point. Let me know if you need my help. Thanks,

Hi Ggiana,

I help with rentals.. I just did one for a person from Maryland.. What cities are you interested in? any pets? How soon do you want or need to move by? Some important questions. Talk to you soon

Ingrid Ski Realtor
949-874-0432
OCAreaHomes@gmail.com