I am a native of San Diego, we have been in the high range for yrs. with home, condo, and rent.
I am in the heart of the city near downtown. There are many high rise condos near me starting over 1/2 million to 4 million a unit.
1 bdrm apts start around $950.00 a month 2 bdrm start around $1,400.00 a month. I have always been in 1 bdrm apt.
Time to buy.