
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Clairemont Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North Clairemont area of San Diego.


Casa Aldea at University City Village

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Le Jaime

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Casa De Windsor - North Clairemont
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Clairemont?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Clairemont Studio Apartments | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| North Clairemont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,334 | $2,000 | $2,625 |
| North Clairemont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,135 | $2,200 | $5,000 |
| North Clairemont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,596 | $3,100 | $3,795 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the North Clairemont Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Spa Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,155 |
| Casa De Windsor - North Clairemont | 1 Br.- 1Ba. Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
| Le Jaime | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Town Park Villas | Davenport | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Park Villas | Davenport | 2BR,2BA | $3.35 |
| Desert Spa Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Casa De Windsor - North Clairemont | 1 Br.- 1Ba. Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
| Le Jaime | 1 bd 1 ba | 1BR,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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