Long-term Rental Rates — August 2026 · ZIPs: 92117
Local market data by Crestmont Realty
As of August 2026, rental prices in Clairemont Mesa, CA range from $2,212 to $5,658 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The biggest year-over-year change was a -8.90% decline for 3BR apartments in Clairemont Mesa, CA.
For 3-bedroom units, single-family homes have a higher median rent at $4,461 compared to apartments at $3,712 and condos/townhomes at $4,195.
What is the overall range of median rent prices in Clairemont Mesa, CA for August 2026?
In August 2026, median rents in Clairemont Mesa, CA range from $2,212 for a 1BR apartment up to $5,658 for a 4BR apartment.
How does the rent for apartments compare to single-family homes for the same bedroom count in Clairemont Mesa, CA?
For 1BR units, apartments rent at $2,212 while single-family homes are $2,532, and for 4BR units, apartments are $5,658 compared to $5,198 for single-family homes in Clairemont Mesa, CA.
In which bedroom segment does one property type significantly outpace the others in Clairemont Mesa, CA?
For 4BR rentals, apartments lead with a median rent of $5,658 compared to condos/townhomes at $5,512 and single-family homes at $5,198, indicating apartments are the highest in this segment.
Are rents generally rising or falling across rental segments in Clairemont Mesa, CA as of August 2026?
The rent trends are mixed: some segments like 1BR and 3BR apartments saw YoY declines of -2.94% and -8.90%, while others such as 1BR condos/townhomes and 4BR single-family saw increases of 5.31% and 6.53%.
Clairemont Mesa, CA
August 2026
92117
Long-term Rental Rates
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,198 – $2,430
2.94%
1.53%
2-Bedroom
$2,541 – $2,837
2.11%
-4.96%
3-Bedroom
$3,544 – $3,879
-2.91%
-8.90%
4-Bedroom
$5,575 – $5,896
0.72%
3.80%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,354 – $2,509
8.72%
5.31%
2-Bedroom
$2,872 – $3,049
0.38%
1.25%
3-Bedroom
$4,048 – $4,342
1.91%
1.94%
4-Bedroom
$5,450 – $5,705
0.69%
2.45%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,340 – $2,495
1.11%
-4.38%
2-Bedroom
$3,089 – $3,380
3.95%
-1.43%
3-Bedroom
$4,268 – $4,783
2.36%
5.59%
4-Bedroom
$4,964 – $5,431
-0.32%
6.53%
Data updated: September 23, 2026
Clairemont Mesa Rental Trends
In the Clairemont Mesa (92117) rental market, 1-bedroom apartments had a median rent of $2,212, marking a year-over-year decline of 2.94%. The segment also registered a monthly decrease of -1.6%, demonstrating pressure on pricing for smaller apartment units as of August 2026.
Among property types in Clairemont Mesa (92117), 1-bedroom condos/townhomes stood out with a median rent of $2,432 and an 8.72% increase month-over-month—a premium of $220 over apartments and the fastest short-term growth in the market.
Annual gains for the 4-bedroom single-family segment, as shown by Clairemont Mesa (92117) rental trends, reached 6.53% YoY with a median rent of $5,198. The 1-month decline of -0.32% was minor compared to longer-term appreciation in this larger home category.
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