
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Clairemont Mesa East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,520 (18 Rentals)


4862 Fond Du Lac Ct

Le Jaime

3250 Ashford St, Unit E

The Villager Bay Park

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Pacific Palms

Mesa Village

3266 Ashford St
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Mesa Palms Apartments

3250 Ashford St

6708 Barnhurst Dr

5122 Constitution Rd

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Ariva
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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 | $2,926 | $1,520 | $3,277 |
| Clairemont Mesa East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,271 | $1,774 | $4,614 |
| Clairemont Mesa East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,993 | $2,494 | $5,905 |
| Clairemont Mesa East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,892 | $2,750 | $10,000+ |
| Clairemont Mesa East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,594 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,520, while the average apartment in Clairemont Mesa East costs $11,594.
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 241 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 $1,184 which is $10,410 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clairemont Mesa East.
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