As of September 2026, rental prices in Clairemont Mesa (92117), in the San Diego metro area, range from $2,339 to $5,722 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year change is a -12.80% decrease for single-family 2BR homes in Clairemont Mesa, CA.
For 1BR rentals, single-family homes have a higher median rent at $2,579 compared to apartments at $2,339.
What is the typical rent range for Clairemont Mesa in San Diego, CA?
As of September 2026, rental prices in Clairemont Mesa (92117) range from $2,339 for a 1BR apartment up to $5,722 for a 4BR apartment.
How much more expensive are apartments than single-family homes for the same bedroom count in Clairemont Mesa, CA?
For 4BR units in September 2026, apartments in Clairemont Mesa have a median rent of $5,722 while single-family homes sit at $5,106, making apartments $616 more expensive.
Which bedroom count and property type lead the market in Clairemont Mesa, CA?
Among 3BR rentals in September 2026, single-family homes have the highest median rent at $4,479 compared to $3,646 for apartments and $4,095 for condo/townhomes.
Are rents generally trending up or down across property types in Clairemont Mesa, California?
Rents in Clairemont Mesa are mixed in September 2026, with apartment 2BR and 3BR rates declining year-over-year (-8.68%, -11.12%) while apartment 4BR and single-family 3BR rents increased YoY (4.11%, 6.86%).
Clairemont Mesa, CA· San Diego metro
September 2026
92117
Long-term Rental Rates
Long-term rental rates for Clairemont Mesa (92117), in the San Diego metro area, as of September 2026.
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,222 – $2,456
1.07%
1.80%
2-Bedroom
$2,448 – $2,733
-3.64%
-8.68%
3-Bedroom
$3,427 – $3,865
-1.76%
-11.12%
4-Bedroom
$5,679 – $5,962
1.13%
4.11%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,289 – $2,406
-3.45%
1.35%
2-Bedroom
$2,806 – $2,980
-2.28%
0.15%
3-Bedroom
$3,952 – $4,238
-2.37%
-1.78%
4-Bedroom
$5,500 – $5,848
1.81%
4.06%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,502 – $2,656
6.69%
1.45%
2-Bedroom
$2,891 – $3,163
-6.41%
-12.80%
3-Bedroom
$4,210 – $4,748
-1.03%
6.86%
4-Bedroom
$4,851 – $5,361
-1.76%
2.08%
Data updated: October 19, 2026
Clairemont Mesa Rental Trends · San Diego metro
In the Clairemont Mesa (92117) rental market, 1-bedroom condos and townhomes saw the steepest monthly appreciation, with median rent jumping 8.72% in August 2026 to $2,432. This segment outperformed both 1-bedroom apartments at $2,314 and single-family homes at $2,417 by at least $18.
The 3-bedroom apartment segment in Clairemont Mesa (92117) recorded a 2.94% month-over-month rise, reaching a median rent of $3,712. However, this segment saw an -8.9% year-over-year decline, trailing both 3-bedroom condos at $4,195 and single-family homes at $4,526.
Demand for larger homes shapes Clairemont Mesa (92117) rental trends, as 4-bedroom single-family properties reached $5,198, with a 6.53% year-over-year increase—the highest among major segments. By comparison, 4-bedroom condos rose 2.45% YoY, and 4-bedroom apartments grew 3.8%.
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