3304 Baltimore St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clairemont Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (43 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
5318 Sunglow Ct
San DiegoCA92117
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$1,796 - $1,920
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Messina Senior Apartments
5255 Mount Etna DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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$1,888 - $2,6001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Coral Bay
3309 Cowley WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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La Casa Balboa
6106 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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Balboa Plaza
6699 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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The Villager Bay Park
2821 Morena BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Bayview Apartments
4340 Moraga AveSan Diego, CA 92117
3238 Ashford St, Unit Ashford
3238 Ashford St
San DiegoCA92111
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$2,044 - $2,0941 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
Park Genesee
5550 Genesee CtSan Diego, CA 92111
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Wexford Manor Apartments
7870 Stalmer StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Casa De Windsor - North Clairemont
4790 Conrad AveSan Diego, CA 92117
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Del Rey Apartments
3455 Del Rey StSan Diego, CA 92109
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$2,200Studio Apartments Available Aug 7
5041 Genesee Ave, Unit Studio A
5041 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92117
6602 Beadnell Way, Unit 4
6602 Beadnell Way
San DiegoCA92117
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$2,250 - $3,3001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Villa Pacific Apartments *$500.00 off *
2905 Clairemont DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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Le Jaime
4820-4860 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
3663 Budd St
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3418 Jemez Dr
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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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Lotus House Apartments
5110 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Aspen Apartments
4975 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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5606 Caminito Roberto
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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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Desert Spa Apartments
4338-4340 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Mission Bay Towers
4323 Mission Bay DrSan Diego, CA 92109
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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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Mesa Palms Apartments
7717 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92111
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Parkridge Manor Apartments
7414 Mesa CollegeSan Diego, CA 92111
6708 Barnhurst Dr
San DiegoCA92117
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Vista Capri
3277 Berger AveSan Diego, CA 92123
7555 Linda Vista Rd
San DiegoCA92111
4259 Quapaw Ave
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Elivia Apartments
5325-5385 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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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
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Desert Spa Apartments
4386 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
8034 Linda Vista Rd
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6602 Beadnell Way
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Clairemont, San Diego, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clairemont?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clairemont Studio Apartments | $2,956 | $1,520 | $3,277 |
| Clairemont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,052 | $1,774 | $3,689 |
| Clairemont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,369 | $2,200 | $5,000 |
| Clairemont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,955 | $2,750 | $8,897 |
| Clairemont 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,246 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Clairemont Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clairemont area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Terrasini Apartments, a 62+ Community priced from $1,520. Mesa Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,669. Here are the most affordable Clairemont 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 |
| Mesa Village | Plan SB | Studio,1BA | $1,669 |
| Coral Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,888 |
| The Villager Bay Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Wexford Manor Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Desert Spa Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,155 |
| Le Jaime | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Pacific Sands | Cardiff | 1BR,1BA | $2,301 |
| Pacific Bay Club Apartments | Pinnacle | 1BR,1BA | $2,360 |
| Pine Terrace Apartments - PTerrace | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clairemont, CA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clairemont area is the $2.74 price per square foot Floor Plan C Model at Genesee Park in the in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,175. The second greatest value Clairemont apartment is the 3x1.5 Model at The Modern Apartments starting at $3,332 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the Clairemont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clairemont apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Genesee Park | Floor Plan C | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| The Modern Apartments | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.96 |
| 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 | $2.85 |
| The Lucci | F&F Renovation 2x2 Future or Completed | 2BR,2BA | $3.08 |
| Villa Pacific Apartments *$500.00 off * | Junior two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| Arrive Clairemont | Vista | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Coral Bay | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| Desert Spa Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clairemont Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Clairemont?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clairemont is under $2,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clairemont?
The cheapest apartment in Clairemont is Terrasini Apartments, a 62+ Community which is listed at $1,774, while the average apartment in Clairemont costs $10,294.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clairemont?
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 226 regular apartments in Clairemont 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?
Cheap apartments in Clairemont have an average cost of $1,806 which is $8,488 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clairemont.
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