Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Clairemont Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (19 Rentals)

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4589 Gila Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4589 Gila Ave

4589 Gila AveSan Diego, CA 92117
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4495 Clairemont Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4495 Clairemont Dr

4495 Clairemont DrSan 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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Pacific Palms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Palms

5109-5139 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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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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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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Riviera Arms
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riviera Arms

4831-4897 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Glenaire Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Glenaire Apartments

4960 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Park Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

5188 Balboa Arms DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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Cheapest Available North Clairemont Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Clairemont area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Desert Spa Apartments priced from $2,155. Casa De Windsor - North Clairemont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,175. Here are the most affordable North Clairemont apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Spa Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,155
Casa De Windsor - North Clairemont1 Br.- 1Ba. Plan C1BR,1BA$2,175
Le Jaime1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,295
Town Park VillasDavenport2BR,2BA$3,378

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Clairemont, CA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Clairemont area is the $3.35 price per square foot Davenport Model at Town Park Villas in the in the University City neighborhood starting from $3,378. The second greatest value North Clairemont apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Desert Spa Apartments starting at $2,155 with a $3.08 price per square foot in the Clairemont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Clairemont apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Town Park VillasDavenport2BR,2BA$3.35
Desert Spa Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.08
Casa De Windsor - North Clairemont1 Br.- 1Ba. Plan C1BR,1BA$3.45
Le Jaime1 bd 1 ba1BR,1BA$4.95

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Clairemont Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Clairemont?

The cheapest apartment in North Clairemont is Desert Spa Apartments which is listed at $2,155, while the average apartment in North Clairemont costs $3,695.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North 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 4 regular apartments in North Clairemont that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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