Traveling professionals & extended vacationers alike love to retreat in this thoughtfully updated & centrally located 1-br condo in the quiet Clairemont neighborhood. This tastefully oversized pet-friendly unit features in-unit laundry, dedicated parking spot, large private patio, walk-in closet, & dedicated workstation where you can peacefully work from home. Guests love the amenities of a resort-like experience: 3 pools, a jacuzzi, gym, sauna, tennis courts, BBQs, library, & dog runs.
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93 days on RentalSource
RentalSource last checked: 2 hours ago · Listing updated: October 25, 2026
This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo at 5252 Balboa Arms Dr #166 in San Diego, CA 92117 rents for $3,600 a month. It has 564 square feet and is pet friendly. 5252 Balboa Arms Dr #166 was advertised by Elysian Pads on July 28, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $3,600 a month, this condo is well above the typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in San Diego (about $2,300).
Typical $2,300This home $3,600
$1,800
From 727 one-bedroom apartments and condos listed in San Diego on RentalSource in October 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$2,300Typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in San Diego
The rent has changed 9 times since July 2024, from $3,500 to $3,600. This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from August to September 2023, ending at $3,400. Today's rent is $200 higher.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
September 30, 2026
Price change
$3,600+12.5%
+12.5%
September 24, 2026
Price change
$3,200−5.9%
−5.9%
September 10, 2026
Price change
$3,400−5.6%
−5.6%
July 2024 – October 2025
6 price changes
$3,600+2.9%
+2.9%
October 22, 2025
Price change
$3,600+2.9%
+2.9%
March 22, 2025
Price change
$3,500+9.4%
+9.4%
March 5, 2025
Price change
$3,200−5.9%
−5.9%
January 14, 2025
Price change
$3,400−2.9%
−2.9%
October 22, 2024
Price change
$3,500−2.8%
−2.8%
July 24, 2024
Price change
$3,600+2.9%
+2.9%
September 8, 2023
Listing removed
$3,400
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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