
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clairemont Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (18 Rentals)
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Clairemont, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clairemont?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Clairemont Studio Apartments | $1,883 | $1,609 | $2,755 |
Clairemont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,366 | $1,695 | $3,568 |
Clairemont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,071 | $2,075 | $9,530 |
Clairemont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,954 | $2,850 | $7,840 |
Clairemont 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,455 | $7,900 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Clairemont Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Clairemont Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clairemont area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Mesa Village priced from $1,589. 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 apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mesa Village | Studio 270 | Studio,1BA | $1,589 |
Mesa Palms Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,760 |
Pacific Bay Club | Soledad | Studio,1BA | $1,880 |
55+ La Casa Balboa | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,910 |
Le Jaime | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,011 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clairemont, CA
As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clairemont area is the $2.41 price per square foot Avila Model at Avia La Jolla in the in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood starting from $4,335. The second greatest value Clairemont apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at The Modern Apartments starting at $3,291 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the Clairemont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clairemont apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Avia La Jolla | Avila | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
The Modern Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.93 |
Palms | Tropic | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
Pine Terrace Apartments - PTerrace | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
Villa Pacific Apartments *$500.00 off * | Junior two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
The Stratton Apartment Homes | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.34 |
Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
Desert Spa Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
Pacific Sands | Cardiff | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
Coral Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
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Getting Around the Clairemont Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clairemont Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Clairemont?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clairemont is under $2,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clairemont?
The cheapest apartment in Clairemont is 55+ La Casa Balboa which is listed at $1,910, while the average apartment in Clairemont costs $9,440.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clairemont?
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 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?
Cheap apartments in Clairemont have an average cost of $532 which is $8,908 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clairemont.
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