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Highlights

  • Linen closets
  • Ample storage
  • Spacious rooms
  • Community amenities
  • Three pools

Location

4386 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117, USA|North Clairemont
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Management

Clairemont Rental Properties

Leasing office

(858) 274-0861

Property Overview

Desert Spa Apartments holds a strong overall Zumper expert rating of 8.3 out of 10, reflecting its appeal for renters. With a price rating of 10 out of 10 and an impressive amenities score of 8 out of 10, it offers excellent value and a wide range of community features such as three pools and spacious rooms. Additionally, the prime location rating of 9 out of 10 and proximity to highly-rated schools enhance the living experience, making it a standout choice in the area.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Desert Spa Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Desert Spa Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space

Floor plans

2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath950 sqft$2,495 /mo1 unit available**Apply within 48 hours and receive $600 off first month's rent! Welcome to Desert Spa, your new home in the heart of San Diego, CA. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. The spacious rooms are designed to maximize your living space, while the ample storage and linen closets ensure you'll never run out of room for your belongings. The kitchen is equipped with a garbage disposal, making clean-up a breeze. The community amenities are designed to enhance your lifestyle. With three pools, you can enjoy a refreshing dip whenever you like. The community laundry room adds to your convenience, eliminating the need for trips to the laundromat. Experience the best of San Diego living at Desert Spa.

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About Desert Spa Apartments

HomeApartments in San DiegoNorth Clairemont Desert Spa Apartments

**Apply within 48 hours and receive $600 off first month's rent! Welcome to Desert Spa, your new home in the heart of San Diego, CA. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. The spacious rooms are designed to maximize your living space, while the ample storage and linen closets ensure you'll never run out of room for your belongings. The kitchen is equipped with a garbage disposal, making clean-up a breeze. The community amenities are designed to enhance your lifestyle. With three pools, you can enjoy a refreshing dip whenever you like. The community laundry room adds to your convenience, eliminating the need for trips to the laundromat. Experience the best of San Diego living at Desert Spa.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Desert Spa Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Desert Spa Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Desert Spa Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Desert Spa Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Desert Spa Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Desert Spa Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Desert Spa Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Desert Spa Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Desert Spa Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 150 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in North Clairemont

2-bedroom apartments at Desert Spa Apartments cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in North Clairemont.

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
North Clairemont
San Diego
A table of studio rental data trends in San Diego
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,996
December 2023$1,935
January 2024$1,900
February 2024$1,895
March 2024$1,888
April 2024$1,976
May 2024$1,930
June 2024$1,925
July 2024$1,975
August 2024$1,995
September 2024$1,992
October 2024$1,995
November 2024$1,995
December 2024$1,968
January 2025$1,972
February 2025$1,970
March 2025$1,956
April 2025$1,919
May 2025$1,906
June 2025$1,925
July 2025$1,958
August 2025$1,923
September 2025$1,897
October 2025$1,895
A table of studio rental data trends in North Clairemont
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,800
December 2023$1,800
September 2025$2,011

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 4386 Clairemont Mesa Blvd?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$99,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $99,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,495.
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Schools near Desert Spa Apartments

Whitman Elementary School

4050 appleton st

san diego, CA, 92117

K-6Public
B

Mt. Everest Academy

4350 mt everest blvd

san diego, CA, 92117

K-12Public
A+

Riley/New Dawn

5650 mt ackerly dr

san diego, CA, 92111

K-12Public

Whittier K-12

3401 clairemont dr

san diego, CA, 92117

K-12Public

Ihigh Virtual Academy

3939 conde st

san diego, CA, 92110

K-12Public
B+
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Getting around San Diego near 4386 Clairemont Mesa Blvd

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 4386 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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