Last updated on August 26, 2026

Average rent in
Clairemont Mesa West, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Clairemont Mesa West

$3,745/mo

decreased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Clairemont Mesa West is $3,745 per month as of August 2026. This is 95% above the national average rent, or $1,820 more per month.

$3.90

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clairemont Mesa West

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Clairemont Mesa West rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 West, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in Clairemont Mesa West have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 West, San Diego, CA

Rent prices in Clairemont Mesa West vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Clairemont Mesa West is $2,550, whereas a house costs $5,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Clairemont Mesa West run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,151.

Listings

Studio

$2,100

3%

-

1 bedroom

$2,297

5%

45%

2 bedroom

$3,495

26%

-

3 bedroom

$4,175

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$6,500

3%

46%

Studio

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,297

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

45%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,495

Last 30 days

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,175

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

46%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Clairemont Mesa West, 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 West, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

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

Clairemont Mesa West

Median rent price$3,745
increased by95%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,600
increased by87%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clairemont Mesa West, San Diego, CA is 4% higher than the median rent in Bay Ho, San Diego, CA.

Discover rentals in Clairemont Mesa West, San Diego, CA

3108 Old Bridgeport Way - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Clairemont Mesa West condo for rent in San Diego

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,250

$4,150

Price drop

Condo for rent

5277 Mount Ararat Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Clairemont Mesa West house for rent in San Diego

House for rent

3527 Acworth Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Clairemont Mesa West house for rent in San Diego

Residential Lease, San Diego, CA

3527 Acworth Ave, San Diego, CA 92111

4 beds

2 baths

$5,000

House for rent

4861 Mount Gaywas Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Clairemont Mesa West house for rent in San Diego

4 beds

2 baths

$5,500

House for rent

Available May 8

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

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

How much is rent in Clairemont Mesa West?

The average rent in Clairemont Mesa West is $3,745 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Clairemont Mesa West?

Average rent prices in Clairemont Mesa West have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.

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

Rent in Clairemont Mesa West is 95% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,820 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Clairemont Mesa West, you'd need to earn approximately $150,000/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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