
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clairemont Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Clairemont area of San Diego.


Park Genesee

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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 | $2,959 | $1,850 | $3,270 |
| Clairemont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,098 | $1,695 | $3,580 |
| Clairemont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,537 | $2,123 | $4,560 |
| Clairemont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,222 | $2,439 | $3,700 |
| Clairemont 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,100 | $4,100 | $4,100 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Genesee | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
| Modica Family Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,776 |
| Mesa Village | Plan SB | Studio,1BA | $1,789 |
| Coral Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,849 |
| Mesa Palms Apartments | studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee Park | Floor Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
| Pacific Sands | Laguna | 3BR,2BA | $3.01 |
| Villa Pacific Apartments *$500.00 off * | Model 2B | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Balboa Plaza | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
| Pine Terrace Apartments - PTerrace | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| The Lucci | F&F Renovation 2x2 Future or Completed | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| The Stratton Apartment Homes | B1 Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Desert Spa Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Palms | Breeze | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| 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 $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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