3972 Hatton St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clairemont Mesa East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (47 Rentals)
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$1,520 - $1,860Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Terrasini Apartments, a 62+ Community
5257 Mount Etna DrSan Diego, CA 92117
5130 Kesling St
San DiegoCA92117
4862 Fond Du Lac Ct
San DiegoCA92117
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$1,795 - $3,795Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Le Jaime
4820-4860 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
7414 Mesa College Dr
San DiegoCA92111
3250 Ashford St, Unit E
3250 Ashford St
San DiegoCA92111
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$1,8951 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 10
La Casa Balboa
6106 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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$1,899 - $2,0991 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Park Genesee
5550 Genesee CtSan Diego, CA 92111
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$1,995Studio Apartments Available Now
The Villager Bay Park
2821 Morena BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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$1,995 - $2,2951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Elan Sandrock Place
3443 Sandrock RdSan Diego, CA 92123
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$1,995 - $2,8951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Balboa Plaza
6699 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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$2,004 - $2,904
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 19Total Monthly Price
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Village Apartments
7004-7082 Eastman StSan Diego, CA 92111
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$2,088 - $2,7421 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Coral Bay
3309 Cowley WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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$2,111 - $2,765Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Palms Apartments
3235-3265 Armstrong StSan Diego, CA 92111
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$2,162 - $3,6432 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Stratton Apartment Homes
3884 Caminito AguilarSan Diego, CA 92111
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Casa De Windsor - North Clairemont
4790 Conrad AveSan Diego, CA 92117
5252 Balboa Arms Dr, Unit 179
5252 Balboa Arms Dr
San DiegoCA92117
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$2,225 - $3,045
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 15Total Monthly Price
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Gardens Apartments
5544 Balboa Arms DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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$2,250 - $3,1501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 19
Villa Pacific Apartments *$500.00 off *
2905 Clairemont DrSan Diego, CA 92117
5118 Constitution Rd
San DiegoCA92117
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$2,270 - $2,5451 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 11
Mesa Vista Apartment Homes
7980 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92111
3669 Budd St
San DiegoCA92111
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Royal Diane Apartments
5005 Diane AveSan Diego, CA 92117
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Fiesta Apartments
5150 Balboa Arms DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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Aspen Apartments
4975 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Lotus House Apartments
5110 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Park House Apartments
8501-8549 Glenhaven StSan Diego, CA 92123
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Pacific Palms
5109-5139 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Mesa Village
5265 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Modica Family Apartments
5255 Mount Etna DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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Desert Spa Apartments
4338-4340 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
3266 Ashford St
San DiegoCA92111
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Park Place
5188 Balboa Arms DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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Beadnell Village
6520 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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Parkridge Manor Apartments
7414 Mesa CollegeSan Diego, CA 92111
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Mesa Palms Apartments
7717 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92111
3250 Ashford St
San DiegoCA92111
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Vista Capri
3277 Berger AveSan Diego, CA 92123
5252 Balboa Arms Dr
San DiegoCA92117
6708 Barnhurst Dr
San DiegoCA92117
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Balboa Fountains Apartments
6779 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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Aldea at Mesa College
7322 Mesa College DrSan Diego, CA 92111
7555 Linda Vista Rd
San DiegoCA92111
5122 Constitution Rd
San DiegoCA92117
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Atlas Estates
3419-3449 Atlas StSan Diego, CA 92111
4885 Cole St
San DiegoCA92117
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clairemont Mesa East Studio Apartments | $2,912 | $1,520 | $3,277 |
| Clairemont Mesa East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,248 | $1,774 | $4,554 |
| Clairemont Mesa East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,987 | $2,494 | $5,845 |
| Clairemont Mesa East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,803 | $2,750 | $9,758 |
| Clairemont Mesa East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,494 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 Terrasini Apartments, a 62+ Community priced from $1,520. Park Genesee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,899. 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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| Terrasini Apartments, a 62+ Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,520 |
| Park Genesee | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $1,899 |
| Elan Sandrock Place | 1/1 - 600 sq/ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| The Villager Bay Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Coral Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,090 |
| The Stratton Apartment Homes | B1 Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $2,162 |
| Desert Spa Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,360 |
| Pacific Sands | Cardiff | 1BR,1BA | $2,401 |
| Ariva | S1 - Premium | Studio,1BA | $2,489 |
| Le Jaime | 1 bd 1 ba | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clairemont Mesa East, CA
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clairemont Mesa East area is the $3.25 price per square foot Prato Model at Mira Bella Apartments in the in the Clairemont Mesa East neighborhood starting from $3,442. The second greatest value Clairemont Mesa East apartment is the C1 Model at The Stratton Apartment Homes starting at $2,962 with a $2.82 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 | Prato | 2BR,2BA | $3.25 |
| The Stratton Apartment Homes | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| Park View Apartments | 3b2b | 3BR,2BA | $2.62 |
| Balboa Plaza | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| Palms Apartments | Design 2A Premier | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| The Modern Apartments | 2X1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.79 |
| The Lucci | F&F Renovation 2x2 Future or Completed | 2BR,2BA | $3.13 |
| Arrive Clairemont | Marina | 2BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| Desert Spa Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Coral Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
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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 $2,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clairemont Mesa East?
The cheapest apartment in Clairemont Mesa East is Terrasini Apartments, a 62+ Community which is listed at $1,774, while the average apartment in Clairemont Mesa East costs $11,494.
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 238 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 $1,181 which is $10,313 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clairemont Mesa East.
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