Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Clairemont Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (6 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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Aspen Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Apartments

4975 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan 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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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

4338-4340 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan 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 Studio unit found at Le Jaime- Newly Renovated Living in the Heart of Clairemont priced from $1,895. Desert Spa Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable North Clairemont apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Le Jaime- Newly Renovated Living in the Heart of ClairemontADU - AffordableStudio,1BA$1,895
Desert Spa Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Casa De Windsor - North ClairemontAffordable Apartment Homes San Diego1BR,1BA$2,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Clairemont, CA

As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Clairemont area is the $3.28 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Casita Model at Casa Aldea at University City Village in the in the University City neighborhood starting from $2,775. The second greatest value North Clairemont apartment is the Affordable Apartment Homes San Diego Model at Casa De Windsor - North Clairemont starting at $2,175 with a $3.11 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.
Casa Aldea at University City Village2 Bed 2 Bath Casita2BR,2BA$3.28
Casa De Windsor - North ClairemontAffordable Apartment Homes San Diego1BR,1BA$3.11
Desert Spa Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.85
Riviera Highlands 1500r1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.66
Town Park VillasCedar Grove1BR,1BA$3.70
Le Jaime- Newly Renovated Living in the Heart of Clairemont0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$6.44

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 $1,995, while the average apartment in North Clairemont costs $4,100.

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 9 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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