
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clairemont Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Clairemont area of San Diego.


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Le Jaime- Newly Renovated Living in the Heart of Clairemont

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clairemont Studio Apartments | $2,915 | $1,875 | $3,277 |
| Clairemont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,091 | $1,776 | $3,587 |
| Clairemont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,589 | $2,123 | $8,389 |
| Clairemont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,631 | $2,439 | $6,202 |
| Clairemont 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,876 | $3,700 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 29 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 1 Bed unit found at Modica Family Apartments priced from $1,776. Desert Spa Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here are the most affordable Clairemont apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modica Family Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,776 |
| Desert Spa Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
| Pacific Bay Club Apartments | Soledad | Studio,1BA | $1,880 |
| Le Jaime- Newly Renovated Living in the Heart of Clairemont | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| La Casa Balboa | Upstairs Non-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Park Genesee | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $1,961 |
| The Villager in Bay Park, Freshly Renovated Studio Apartments! | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Elivia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Palms | Breeze | 1BR,1BA | $2,128 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clairemont, CA
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clairemont area is the $2.96 price per square foot 3539-41 Luna Ave Model at 3539-41 Luna Ave, Unit 3539 Luna Avenue in the in the Clairemont neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Clairemont apartment is the 3x1.5 Model at The Modern Apartments starting at $3,165 with a $2.81 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3539-41 Luna Ave, Unit 3539 Luna Avenue | 3539-41 Luna Ave | 4BR,2BA | $2.96 |
| The Modern Apartments | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.81 |
| Pine Terrace Apartments - PTerrace | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.83 |
| Pacific Sands | Coronado | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
| The Lucci | F&F Renovation 2x2 Future or Completed | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| Arrive Clairemont | Vista | 2BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| The Stratton Apartment Homes | B1 Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Palms | Breeze | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| Coral Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
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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 $2,128.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clairemont?
The cheapest apartment in Clairemont is Modica Family Apartments which is listed at $1,776, while the average apartment in Clairemont costs $6,876.
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 121 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 $2,337 which is $4,539 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clairemont.
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