Apartments for Rent in the Clairemont Mesa East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (201 Rentals)

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AMLI Aero
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$2,879 - $6,741
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AMLI Aero

3585 Aero CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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Elowen
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$2,496 - $6,289
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Elowen

8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Alexan Camellia
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$2,652 - $4,467
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Alexan Camellia

4888 Convoy StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Gardens Apartments
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$2,500 - $2,945
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Gardens Apartments

5544 Balboa Arms DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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Pacific Sands
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$2,301 - $3,301
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Pacific Sands

5550 Balboa Arms DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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property at 3304 Baltimore St

$1,299

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$1,299

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3304 Baltimore St

San DiegoCA92117
property at 6602 Beadnell Way

$2,200

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$2,200

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6602 Beadnell Way, Unit 4

6602 Beadnell Way
San DiegoCA92117
property at 7123 Arillo St

$2,995

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$2,995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

7123 Arillo St

San DiegoCA92111
property at 7745 Stalmer St

$2,825

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$2,825

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7745 Stalmer St, Unit 4

7745 Stalmer St
San DiegoCA92111
property at 3505 Angelucci St

$2,795

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$2,795

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3505 Angelucci St, Unit 2H

3505 Angelucci St
San DiegoCA92111
property at 4848 Diane Ave

$2,820 - $5,700

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1 To 3 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

Available Sep 16

4848 Diane Ave

San DiegoCA92117
property at 5023 Dawne St

$4,595

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5023 Dawne St

San DiegoCA92117
property at 4018 Fond du Lac Ave

$3,400

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$3,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

4018 Fond du Lac Ave

San DiegoCA92117

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property at 3053 Greyling Dr

$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

3053 Greyling Dr

San DiegoCA92123
property at 4988 Genesee Ave

$2,375 - $3,975

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 19

4988 Genesee Ave

San DiegoCA92117

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Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for San Diego, California. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to the great outdoors? this part of town is a highly-rated residential area for its many parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Clairemont Mesa East has risen to be one of our preferred luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, maid services, views, access to parks, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer tile or hardwood floors, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise pets? this area of San Diego ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Clairemont Mesa East

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Clairemont Mesa East area of San Diego, CA?

As of today, July 28, 2026, there are currently 201 available Clairemont Mesa East apartments priced from $1,520 to $10,283, with an average monthly rent of $3,539.

How much are Studio apartments in Clairemont Mesa East?

There are currently 60 Studio Apartments in Clairemont Mesa East with rent ranges from $1,520 to $3,277 with an average price of $2,915.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Clairemont Mesa East Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Clairemont Mesa East ranges from $1,774 to $4,554 with an average monthly rent of $3,248.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Clairemont Mesa East cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Clairemont Mesa East range from $2,440 to $5,845. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,973.

How expensive are Clairemont Mesa East Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 49 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Clairemont Mesa East on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,750 to $8,897 - averaging $4,753 for the location.

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