
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clairemont Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (24 Rentals)
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Clairemont, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clairemont?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Clairemont Studio Apartments | $2,062 | $1,770 | $2,695 |
Clairemont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,361 | $1,695 | $3,260 |
Clairemont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,088 | $2,075 | $8,640 |
Clairemont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,160 | $3,315 | $10,000+ |
Clairemont 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,685 | $4,900 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Clairemont Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Pacific Bay Club priced from $1,880. 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 apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pacific Bay Club | Soledad | Studio,1BA | $1,880 |
55+ La Casa Balboa | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,910 |
Le Jaime | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,009 |
Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
Coral Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,054 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clairemont, CA
As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clairemont area is the $2.70 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Modern Apartments in the in the Clairemont neighborhood starting from $2,562. The second greatest value Clairemont apartment is the 2x1.5 Model at Gardens Apartments starting at $2,915 with a $3.24 price per square foot in the Kearny Mesa 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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The Modern Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.70 |
Gardens Apartments | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.24 |
Arrive Clairemont | Marina | 2BR,1BA | $3.58 |
The Stratton Apartment Homes | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.26 |
Genesee Park | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Palms | Breeze | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
Pacific Sands | Cardiff | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
Mesa Vista Apartment Homes | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
Coral Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
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Getting Around the Clairemont Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 $2,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clairemont?
The cheapest apartment in Clairemont is 55+ La Casa Balboa which is listed at $1,910, while the average apartment in Clairemont costs $6,100.
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 2 regular apartments in Clairemont that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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