Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clairemont Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (24 Rentals)

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Royal Diane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Diane Apartments

5005 Diane AveSan Diego, CA 92117
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Fiesta Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fiesta Apartments

5150 Balboa Arms DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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Lotus House Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lotus House Apartments

5110 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Aspen Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Apartments

4975 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Pacific Palms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Palms

5109-5139 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Mesa Village
Studio Apartments

Mesa Village

5265 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117

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Desert Spa Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Spa Apartments

4338-4340 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Mission Bay Towers
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Bay Towers

4323 Mission Bay DrSan Diego, CA 92109
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Park Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

5188 Balboa Arms DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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Beadnell Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Beadnell Village

6520 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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Vista Capri
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Capri

3277 Berger AveSan Diego, CA 92123
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Desert Spa Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Spa Apartments

4386 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Clairemont, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 Park Genesee priced from $1,745. Modica Family Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,776. Here are the most affordable Clairemont apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Genesee1x1M1BR,1BA$1,745
Modica Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,776
Mesa VillagePlan SBStudio,1BA$1,789
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$1,849
Mesa Palms ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clairemont, CA

As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clairemont area is the $2.47 price per square foot Floor Plan B Model at Genesee Park in the in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Clairemont apartment is the Laguna Model at Pacific Sands starting at $3,195 with a $3.01 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Genesee ParkFloor Plan B2BR,2BA$2.47
Pacific SandsLaguna3BR,2BA$3.01
Villa Pacific Apartments *$500.00 off *Model 2B2BR,1BA$2.95
Balboa PlazaTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.62
Pine Terrace Apartments - PTerrace2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.52
The LucciF&F Renovation 2x2 Future or Completed2BR,2BA$2.91
The Stratton Apartment HomesB1 Income Restricted2BR,1BA$2.69
Desert Spa Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.85
PalmsBreeze1BR,1BA$2.89
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$2.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Clairemont, San Diego, CA

Ranked #76

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California including Clairemont, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clairemont?

The cheapest apartment in Clairemont is Park Genesee which is listed at $1,745, while the average apartment in Clairemont costs $4,100.

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 13 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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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