Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Clairemont Mesa East

$2,425/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Clairemont Mesa East is $2,425 per month as of August 2026. This is 25% above the national average rent, or $485 more per month.

$2.90

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clairemont Mesa East

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Clairemont Mesa East rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $4,347. 1-bedroom apartments in Clairemont Mesa East run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,545.

Listings

Studio

$1,910

2%

16%

1 bedroom

$2,200

4%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,600

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$4,250

2%

21%

4 bedroom

$6,500

10%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,910

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

18%

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$2,425
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,430
increased by77%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, CA is 29% lower than the median rent in Bay Park, San Diego, CA.

Discover rentals in Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, CA

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

Apartment for rent

Beadnell Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Beadnell Village Apartments

6520 Beadnell Way, San Diego, CA 92117

2 beds

2 baths

$2,395–$2,400

Apartment for rent

Beadnell Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Beadnell Apartments

6778 Beadnell Way, San Diego, CA 92117

2 beds

1 bath

$2,485

Apartment for rent

3276 Ashford St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Clairemont Mesa East condo for rent in San Diego

3276 Ashford St #D, San Diego, CA 92111

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

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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 $2,425 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Clairemont Mesa East?

Average rent prices in Clairemont Mesa East have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

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

Rent in Clairemont Mesa East is 25% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $485 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 $97,000/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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