Last updated on July 10, 2026

Average rent in
Clairemont Mesa West, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Clairemont Mesa West

$3,500/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Clairemont Mesa West is $3,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,550 more per month.

$4.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clairemont Mesa West

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Clairemont Mesa West rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 75% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,495, whereas a house costs $5,122. 1-bedroom apartments in Clairemont Mesa West run $2,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.

Listings

Studio

$2,335

1%

-

1 bedroom

$2,395

5%

99%

2 bedroom

$3,200

26%

2%

3 bedroom

$4,900

1%

43%

4 bedroom

$8,950

13%

84%

Studio

Average rent

$2,335

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

99%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

43%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,950

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

84%

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$3,500
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,825
increased by96%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clairemont Mesa West, San Diego, CA is 8% lower than the median rent in Bay Ho, San Diego, CA.

Discover rentals in Clairemont Mesa West, San Diego, CA

Almayo - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Almayo

4603 4603 - 4611 Almayo Ave., San Diego, CA 92117

1 bed

1 bath

$2,395–$2,795

Price drop

Apartment for rent

5063 CLAIREMONT MESA BLVDUnit 31 #31E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Clairemont Mesa West apartment for rent in San Diego

PADRE GARDENS - 31E

5063 CLAIREMONT MESA BLVDUnit 31 #31E, San Diego, CA 92117

Studio

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

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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 $3,500 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Clairemont Mesa West?

Average rent prices in Clairemont Mesa West have increased by 75% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

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

Rent in Clairemont Mesa West is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,550 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 $140,000/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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