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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clairemont Mesa East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Clairemont Mesa East Studio Apartments | $2,210 | $1,510 | $3,321 |
Clairemont Mesa East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,525 | $1,695 | $3,165 |
Clairemont Mesa East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,247 | $2,075 | $8,520 |
Clairemont Mesa East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,280 | $2,875 | $7,190 |
Clairemont Mesa East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,910 | $6,910 | $6,910 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Clairemont Mesa East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Mesa Palms Apartments priced from $1,760. 55+ La Casa Balboa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,910. Here are the most affordable Clairemont Mesa East apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mesa Palms Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,760 |
55+ La Casa Balboa | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,910 |
Elivia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Coral Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,054 |
Park Genesee | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $2,084 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clairemont Mesa East, CA
As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clairemont Mesa East area is the $2.92 price per square foot Tramonto Model at Mira Bella Apartments in the in the Clairemont Mesa East neighborhood starting from $3,497. The second greatest value Clairemont Mesa East apartment is the Vive on the Park - Midway Model at Vive on the Park at The Vive Collection starting at $3,355 with a $3.43 price per square foot in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clairemont Mesa East apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mira Bella Apartments | Tramonto | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
Vive on the Park at The Vive Collection | Vive on the Park - Midway | 2BR,2BA | $3.43 |
Village Apartments | 2x1 Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $3.36 |
The Stratton Apartment Homes | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
Genesee Park | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
Domain San Diego | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
Desert Spa Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
Palms | Breeze | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
Pacific Sands | Cardiff | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
Coral Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clairemont Mesa East Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clairemont Mesa East?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clairemont Mesa East is at Mesa Palms Apartments listed at $1,760.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clairemont Mesa East Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clairemont Mesa East Apartment is $1,910 at 55+ La Casa Balboa.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clairemont Mesa East Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clairemont Mesa East is starting from $2,075 at 55+ La Casa Balboa.
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