Apply for rent

#1. APPLY FOR A RENTAL IN SAN DIEGO

Looking to Apply for rent in San Diego? Your search is over. We do not charge an application fee. Applying is FREE! Go to our application online at https://sunsetspm.com/apply and fill it out carefully with as much information as possible.

We do verify your current rental history & employment information provided in your application. Please make sure that the contact information for your current landlord and employer is accurate.

Every person planning on living with you who is over the age of 18 must also fill out an application and complete a credit/background check. Send them this information to help their application process along.

#2. INCOME QUALIFICATIONS

All tenants must bring in at least three times the rent in earned income (combined). These are the forms of income we accept:

• Gross income.
• Liquid assets (cash in the bank).
• Income and assistance vouchers (Section 8 & others).
• School financial aid, loans, and BAH.
• Must have a debt-to-income ratio below 32%.
• Prospective tenant(s) must earn 3 times the rent in a combined total.
• Must have a good credit score/history.
• A credit check is required and is done through TransUnion. 

#3. INCOME REQUIREMENTS

The types of documents you can use are good CLEAR digital photos and/or PDF files or scanned photos of any one of these:

• Two most recent pay stubs from your job or LES statements.
• Letter from HR stating how much you will be making.
• Last 3 months of bank statements showing deposits made. (Most banks websites will have downloadable statements via PDF file format or some other file format. You are welcome to send those as well.)
• If you are a student you may also send in scanned documentation from financial aid, school grants, or loans showing how much you will be receiving.
• Section 8 & other housing vouchers are accepted as a form of income.

#4. SCHEDULE A SHOWING

To schedule a showing with the agent, you will have to have ALL interested applicants over the age of 18 apply and send in proof of income. 

We will then get a hold of you if more information is needed or to schedule a property showing. 

We have changed our company policy on showings as a safety measure against COVID.

#5. BACKGROUND CREDIT CHECK

We will send you the background check order once all documentation has been received and reviewed. The applicant will only pay the fee if you plan to move forward with your application. The credit/background check is a non-refundable fee of $32. This fee goes directly to TransUnion SmartMove, and not us. 

At this time, SmartMove only has the ability to process an application for renters who have a valid U.S. Social Security number. Please contact us to discuss how to proceed with the application process if you do not have a U.S. Social Security number.

#6. VERIFYING INFORMATION

We will spend time verifying your rental and employment history. Please make sure the contact information is accurate. The more information, the better.

#7. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION

Once approved by the owner you will be notified by one of the Sunset Property Management & Realty team members with more instructions on moving forward with lease signing and the deposit.

#8. DEPOSIT INFORMATION

All deposits & first months’ rent must be paid to Sunset Property Management and Realty by Money Order or Cashiers Check only. You are welcome to come by our office and drop off your holding deposit and first months’ rent payment. We also have a drop box available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Check out the tenant FAQ for more info.

Once the holding deposit has been paid we will begin removing the property listing from the internet and start the move-in process.