Cheap Homes for Rent in Clairemont Mesa East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (13 Rentals)

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Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesa Palms ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,760
55+ La Casa Balboa1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,910
Elivia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$2,054
Park Genesee1x1M1BR,1BA$2,084

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clairemont Mesa East, CA

As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clairemont Mesa East area is the $2.94 price per square foot Tramonto Model at Mira Bella Apartments in the in the Clairemont Mesa East neighborhood starting from $3,517. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mira Bella ApartmentsTramonto2BR,2BA$2.94
Vive on the Park at The Vive CollectionVive on the Park - Midway2BR,2BA$3.43
The Modern ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.88
Village Apartments2x1 Townhome2BR,1BA$3.36
The Stratton Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$3.19
Genesee ParkPlan A1BR,1BA$3.06
Desert Spa Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.04
PalmsBreeze1BR,1BA$3.24
Pacific SandsCardiff1BR,1BA$3.18
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$3.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clairemont Mesa East

What type of rentals are currently available in Clairemont Mesa East?

There are currently 163 Apartments for Rent in Clairemont Mesa East, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,510 to $8,700. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clairemont Mesa East ranging from $1,200 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Clairemont Mesa East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Clairemont Mesa East ranges from $1,200 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,202.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Clairemont Mesa East?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Clairemont Mesa East range from $2,875 to $7,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,150 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,900.

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