Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Clairemont Mesa East

$2,485/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Clairemont Mesa East is $2,485 per month as of September 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $585 more per month.

$3.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clairemont Mesa East

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Clairemont Mesa East rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in Clairemont Mesa East have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, CA

Rent prices in Clairemont Mesa East vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Clairemont Mesa East is $2,295, whereas a house costs $4,097. 1-bedroom apartments in Clairemont Mesa East run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,485.

Listings

Studio

$1,901

6%

22%

1 bedroom

$2,200

3%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,645

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$3,922

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$5,595

4%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$1,901

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,645

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,922

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,595

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

32%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Clairemont Mesa East and Bay Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Clairemont Mesa East

Median rent price$2,485
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,001
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, CA is 17% lower than the median rent in Bay Park, San Diego, CA.

Discover rentals in Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, CA

5130 Kesling St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Clairemont Mesa East house for rent in San Diego

Room for rent in Clairemont home

5130 Kesling St, San Diego, CA 92117

1 bed

1 bath

$1,375

Balboa Fountains Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

9.2

Excellent

Balboa Fountains Apartments

6779 Beadnell Way, San Diego, CA 92117

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,095–$2,765

8026 Linda Vista Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Clairemont Mesa East condo for rent in San Diego

Beadnell Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

9.2

Excellent

Beadnell Village Apartments

6520 Beadnell Way, San Diego, CA 92117

2 beds

2 baths

$2,395–$2,400

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Frequently asked questions for Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Clairemont Mesa East rental market.

How much is rent in Clairemont Mesa East?

The average rent in Clairemont Mesa East is $2,485 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Clairemont Mesa East?

Average rent prices in Clairemont Mesa East have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Clairemont Mesa East rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Clairemont Mesa East is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $585 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Clairemont Mesa East?

To comfortably afford rent in Clairemont Mesa East, you'd need to earn approximately $99,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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