
Cheap Homes for Rent in Clairemont Mesa East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (13 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Clairemont Mesa East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Clairemont Mesa East 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,264 | $2,550 | $4,700 |
Clairemont Mesa East 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,708 | $3,150 | $10,000+ |
Clairemont Mesa East 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,419 | $5,200 | $9,500 |
Clairemont Mesa East 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,700 | $6,100 | $7,300 |
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There are currently 13 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mira Bella Apartments | Tramonto | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
Vive on the Park at The Vive Collection | Vive on the Park - Midway | 2BR,2BA | $3.43 |
The Modern Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.88 |
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 |
Desert Spa Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
Palms | Breeze | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
Pacific Sands | Cardiff | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
Coral Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,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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