Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clairemont Mesa East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (10 Rentals)

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Fiesta Apartments
Studio Apartments

Fiesta Apartments

5150 Balboa Arms DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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Aspen Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Apartments

4975 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Lotus House Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lotus House Apartments

5110 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Coral Bay Summit
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coral Bay Summit

3103-3171 Clairemont DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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Park House Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park House Apartments

8501-8549 Glenhaven StSan Diego, CA 92123
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Coral Bay Canyon
2 Bedroom Apartments

Coral Bay Canyon

3103 Clairemont DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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Pacific Palms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Palms

5109-5139 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clairemont Mesa East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clairemont Mesa East area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Le Jaime priced from $1,745. Mesa Palms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,760. Here are the most affordable Clairemont Mesa East apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Le Jaime0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,745
Mesa Palms ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,760
Desert Spa Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clairemont Mesa East, CA

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clairemont Mesa East area is the $2.71 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at The Modern Apartments in the in the Clairemont neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Clairemont Mesa East apartment is the Tropic Model at Palms starting at $2,671 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the Clairemont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clairemont Mesa East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Modern ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$2.71
PalmsTropic2BR,2BA$2.74
Arrive ClairemontNautilus2BR,2BA$3.47
eaves Mission RidgeB1-8302BR,1BA$3.52
Villa Pacific Apartments *$500.00 off *Junior two bedroom2BR,1BA$3.09
The Stratton Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$3.11
Genesee ParkPlan A1BR,1BA$3.18
Pacific SandsCardiff1BR,1BA$3.33
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$3.10
Desert Spa Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.08

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Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clairemont Mesa East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Clairemont Mesa East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clairemont Mesa East is under $2,355.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clairemont Mesa East?

The cheapest apartment in Clairemont Mesa East is 55+ La Casa Balboa which is listed at $1,910, while the average apartment in Clairemont Mesa East costs $7,980.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clairemont Mesa East?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Clairemont Mesa East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Clairemont Mesa East?

Cheap apartments in Clairemont Mesa East have an average cost of $318 which is $7,662 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clairemont Mesa East.

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