
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clairemont Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (45 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Clairemont area of San Diego.


3071 Sunset Canyon Dr

Terrasini Apartments

5130 Kesling St

3823 Via Del Conquistador

Modica Family Apartments

Bayview Apartments

3873 Canning Avenue, Unit Studio, Unit Studio

5259 Mt Etna Dr
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4862 Fond Du Lac Ct

La Casa Balboa

Coral Bay

Park Genesee

Le Jaime- Newly Renovated Living in the Heart of Clairemont

The Villager in Bay Park, Freshly Renovated Studio Apartments!

Balboa Plaza

3360-3364 Luna Ave

Villa Monair
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Casa De Windsor - North Clairemont

Del Rey Apartments

4319 Susquehanna Pl

4893 Coconino Way

Royal Diane Apartments

Fiesta Apartments

Aspen Apartments

Lotus House Apartments
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Desert Spa Apartments

3266 Ashford St

Pacific Bay Club Apartments

4572 Onondaga Ave

Vista Capri

Elivia Apartments

3313 Clairemont Mesa Blvd

Aldea at Mesa College

3298 Luna Ave
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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 | $2,990 | $1,737 | $3,277 |
| Clairemont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,071 | $1,776 | $3,587 |
| Clairemont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,579 | $2,110 | $4,422 |
| Clairemont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,624 | $2,869 | $4,999 |
| Clairemont 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,861 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 45 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 Terrasini Apartments priced from $1,447. Mesa Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,527. Here are the most affordable Clairemont apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrasini Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,447 |
| Mesa Village | Plan SA | Studio,1BA | $1,527 |
| Modica Family Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,776 |
| Bayview Apartments | Baywind | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Desert Spa Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
| Pacific Bay Club Apartments | Soledad | Studio,1BA | $1,905 |
| Coral Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,929 |
| Park Genesee | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $1,947 |
| Le Jaime- Newly Renovated Living in the Heart of Clairemont | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,955 |
| The Villager in Bay Park, Freshly Renovated Studio Apartments! | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clairemont, CA
As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clairemont area is the $2.78 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at The Modern Apartments in the in the Clairemont neighborhood starting from $3,124. The second greatest value Clairemont apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Pine Terrace Apartments - PTerrace starting at $2,645 with a $2.78 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Modern Apartments | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.78 |
| Pine Terrace Apartments - PTerrace | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| The Lucci | F&F Renovation 2x2 Future or Completed | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Villa Pacific Apartments *$500.00 off * | Junior two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| The Stratton Apartment Homes | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Casa De Windsor - North Clairemont | 1 Br. - 1 Ba. Plan D | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Coral Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Bayview Apartments | Baywind | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Desert Spa Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.13 |
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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 $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clairemont?
The cheapest apartment in Clairemont is Terrasini Apartments which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Clairemont costs $12,861.
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 258 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 $2,444 which is $10,417 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clairemont.
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