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Pacific Sands

5550 Balboa Arms Dr, San Diego, CA 92117

Property Summary

Clairemont Mesa Apartments At Pacific Sands, interior details shape your lifestyle. The features of our Clairemont apartments stand out in the crowd. Well-lit living spaces and modern amenities are apparent from the moment you step through the door of any of our studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments in San Diego, CA. Browse the floor plans below, and do not hesitate to give us a call to secure your place in our inviting, pet-friendly community. You will love calling any of our studio, one, two, or three-bedroom layouts home. Ranging between 690 and 1,060 square feet, each layout has been thoughtfully designed to provide an outstanding living experience. You’ll feel the comforts of home with the spacious living rooms, tile/vinyl floors, and a personal balcony or patio that each of our studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments in San Diego feature. The thought and care we put into these Clairemont pet-friendly apartments are also visible in the community amenities. Our residents can host friends and family or enjoy some alone time with exclusive access to the resident swimming pool and outdoor lounge and grill. Discover everything Pacific Sands life offers by scheduling a tour or stopping by today. Our friendly leasing team is waiting to help you find the perfect home.

Renter brief

At the source check, 4 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,759/mo.

Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026

Available units

Checked 16 hours ago

  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 925 ft² · Unit 69
    Available Now
    $2,759/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 925 ft² · Unit 31
    Available Now
    $2,787/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 925 ft² · Unit 19
    Available Sep 25
    $2,844/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 925 ft² · Unit 62
    Available Oct 18
    $2,844/mo

How the rent compares

This building, 2 bd$2,759
Within 3 mi median$3,325

Source · 727 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Renter facts, criterion by criterion

No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.

Rent comparisonStrong

17% lower than the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 727 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Building ageFact

Built in 1970

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 31, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 31, 2026

ParkingStrong

On-site parking listed

Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026

Amenities

  • Pool
  • Fitness Center
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance On Site
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Lounge
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Gated
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Pet Friendly
  • Reserved Parking

Policies & Fees

Pet Policy
Dogs✓ Allowed
Cats✓ Allowed

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 31, 2026

Location

What's Around

Property Neighborhood

Clairemont Mesa

San Diego, CA

Nearby Neighborhoods

Nearby Schools

Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.

Questions renters ask about this building

Is parking included in the rent?

On-site parking is listed as an amenity; confirm any parking cost with the leasing office.

Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026

Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?

The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 31, 2026

Is there in-unit laundry?

The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 31, 2026

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