
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clairemont Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,250 (44 Rentals)
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3302 Baltimore St

5318 Sunglow Ct

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Messina Senior Apartments

Park Genesee

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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 | $2,987 | $1,796 | $3,267 |
| Clairemont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,941 | $1,299 | $3,587 |
| Clairemont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,246 | $2,200 | $5,000 |
| Clairemont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,382 | $2,750 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 44 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 Desert Spa Apartments priced from $1,875. Park Genesee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,960. Here are the most affordable Clairemont apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Spa Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,875 |
| Park Genesee | 1x1M | 1BR, 1BA | $1,960 |
| Elivia Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,995 |
| Coral Bay | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2,050 |
| Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $2,135 |
| Le Jaime | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $2,195 |
| Del Rey Apartments | 3455 Del Rey Street | 1BR, 1BA | $2,195 |
| Pacific Bay Club Apartments | Pinnacle | 1BR, 1BA | $2,260 |
| Pine Terrace Apartments - PTerrace | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $2,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clairemont, CA
As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clairemont area is the $0.43 price per square foot 3302 Baltimore St Model at 3302 Baltimore St in the Clairemont neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Clairemont apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at 2917-2923 Preece Street in the Clairemont neighborhood starting at $3,695 with a $3.08 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3302 Baltimore St | 3302 Baltimore St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.43 |
| 2917-2923 Preece Street | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR, 2BA | $3.08 |
| Genesee Park | Floor Plan B | 2BR, 2BA | $2.77 |
| The Stratton Apartment Homes | C1 | 3BR, 2BA | $3.00 |
| Balboa Plaza | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $2.72 |
| Palms Apartments | Design 2A Premier | 2BR, 2BA | $3.06 |
| The Modern Apartments | 2X1.5 | 2BR, 1.5BA | $2.76 |
| Pacific Sands | Coronado | 2BR, 2BA | $3.03 |
| Mesa Vista Apartment Homes | Plan B | 2BR, 1BA | $2.91 |
| Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $3.04 |
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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 $2,345.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clairemont?
The cheapest apartment in Clairemont is Park Genesee which is listed at $1,960, while the average apartment in Clairemont costs $3,052.
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 112 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 $2,029 which is $1,023 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clairemont.
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