Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Clairemont Mesa East
$2,422/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Clairemont Mesa East is $2,422 per month as of October 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $522 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clairemont Mesa East
48
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Clairemont Mesa East rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Clairemont Mesa East have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $2,250, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Clairemont Mesa East run $2,197 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,825 |  2% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,532 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,299 | 3% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $6,747 | 4% | 61% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay Park | $3,300 | |
Birdland | $3,000 | |
Clairemont Mesa West | $2,765 | |
Kearny Mesa | $2,863 | |
North Clairemont | $2,892 | |
Pacific Beach | $3,195 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,250 | 2% | 7% | |
Condos | $2,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,700 | 11% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,170 | 44% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,532
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,299
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,747
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
61%
Bay Park
Average rent
$3,300
Birdland
Average rent
$3,000
Clairemont Mesa West
Average rent
$2,765
Kearny Mesa
Average rent
$2,863
North Clairemont
Average rent
$2,892
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$3,195
Apartments
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,170
Last 30 days
44%
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
28%higher than the national median
74%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, CA is 27% lower than the median rent in Bay Park, San Diego, CA.
Average rent in nearby neighborhoods
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
Discover rentals in Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, CA
5d+ ago
Clairemont Mesa East house for rent in San Diego
5130 Kesling St, San Diego, CA 92117
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
6778 Beadnell Way, San Diego, CA 92117
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
7980 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA 92111
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,270–$2,630
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
6779 Beadnell Way, San Diego, CA 92117
2 beds
2 baths
$2,405–$2,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Clairemont Mesa East house for rent in San Diego
3460 Armstrong St #NA, San Diego, CA 92111
4 beds
2 baths
$9,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 20
20h ago
Clairemont Mesa East house for rent in San Diego
4083 Marlesta Dr #NA, San Diego, CA 92111
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Clairemont Mesa East house for rent in San Diego
6811 Boxford Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
3 beds
3 baths
$5,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Clairemont Mesa East condo for rent in San Diego
5252 Balboa Arms Dr #166, San Diego, CA 92117
1 bed
1 bath
$3,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Feb 6
1d ago
Verified
5265 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117
Studio
1 bath
$1,677–$1,817
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Clairemont Mesa East house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2 baths
$3,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Clairemont Mesa East condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,550
Price dropped $645Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
5265 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117
Studio
1 bath
$1,677–$1,817
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,550
Price dropped $645Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 1
19h ago
5550 Balboa Arms Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
Studio–3 beds
0–2 baths
$1,604–$4,199
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
2284 2284 and 2287 Dunlop Street, San Diego, CA 92111
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,550
Price dropped $645Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 1
19h ago
5550 Balboa Arms Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
Studio–3 beds
0–2 baths
$1,604–$4,199
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Clairemont Mesa East townhouse for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
Price dropped $105Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
Clairemont Mesa East condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 12
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
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 $2,422 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clairemont Mesa East?
Average rent prices in Clairemont Mesa East have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Clairemont Mesa East rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Clairemont Mesa East is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $522 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).