Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 10, 2026
Average rent in
Clairemont Mesa West, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Clairemont Mesa West
$3,200/mo
27%vs previous year
The average rent in Clairemont Mesa West is $3,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clairemont Mesa West
29
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Clairemont Mesa West rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Clairemont Mesa West, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Clairemont Mesa West have increased by 31% over the last month and have decreased by 27% 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 $2,561, whereas a house costs $4,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Clairemont Mesa West run $2,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,425.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,221 |  3% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,495 | 7% | 115% | |
2 bedroom | $3,500 | 14% | 39% | |
3 bedroom | $4,695 | 3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $6,797 | 5% | 48% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay Ho | $3,397 | |
Birdland | $2,915 | |
La Jolla Village | $3,287 | |
Mission Beach | $4,912 | |
North Clairemont | $2,822 | |
Point Loma Heights | $2,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,561 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,200 | 18% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,800 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,221
Last 30 days
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
115%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
39%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,695
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,797
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
48%
Bay Ho
Average rent
$3,397
Birdland
Average rent
$2,915
La Jolla Village
Average rent
$3,287
Mission Beach
Average rent
$4,912
North Clairemont
Average rent
$2,822
Point Loma Heights
Average rent
$2,995
Apartments
Average rent
$2,561
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
18%
Houses
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
3%
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
68%higher than the national median
79%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clairemont Mesa West, San Diego, CA is 6% lower than the median rent in Bay Ho, San Diego, CA.
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5d+ ago
Clairemont Mesa West condo for rent in San Diego
4125 Mount Alifan Dr #B, San Diego, CA 92111
2 beds
1 bath
$2,313
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Clairemont Mesa West house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
Price dropped $200Fees 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 West house for rent in San Diego
4717 Mount Alifan Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
3 beds
2 baths
$4,995
Price dropped $205Fees 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
3d ago
4603 4603 - 4611 Almayo Ave., San Diego, CA 92117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395–$2,795
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
3d ago
4603 4603 - 4611 Almayo Ave., San Diego, CA 92117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395–$2,795
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 West house for rent in San Diego
4717 Mount Alifan Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
3 beds
2 baths
$4,995
Price dropped $205Fees 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
Clairemont Mesa West condo for rent in San Diego
4125 Mount Alifan Dr #B, San Diego, CA 92111
2 beds
1 bath
$2,313
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Clairemont Mesa West house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
Price dropped $200Fees 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 West condo for rent in San Diego
4125 Mount Alifan Dr #B, San Diego, CA 92111
2 beds
1 bath
$2,313
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Condo for rent
3d ago
4603 4603 - 4611 Almayo Ave., San Diego, CA 92117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395–$2,795
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 West house for rent in San Diego
4717 Mount Alifan Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
3 beds
2 baths
$4,995
Price dropped $205Fees 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
Clairemont Mesa West house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
Price dropped $200Fees 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 West house for rent in San Diego
4717 Mount Alifan Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
3 beds
2 baths
$4,995
Price dropped $205Fees 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
Clairemont Mesa West condo for rent in San Diego
4125 Mount Alifan Dr #B, San Diego, CA 92111
2 beds
1 bath
$2,313
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Condo for rent
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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 $3,200 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clairemont Mesa West?
Average rent prices in Clairemont Mesa West have increased by 31% over the last month and have decreased by 27% since last year.
How does Clairemont Mesa West rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Clairemont Mesa West is 68% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,300 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 $128,000/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).