Last updated on September 22, 2026

Average rent in
South Lake Tahoe, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where South Lake Tahoe rent stands today

    South Lake Tahoe, CA rents are essentially flat year over year with a modest decline of $76/month. The current median rent is $2,372/month. Month to month, rents fell 7.4% from the peak in August 2026, showing recent softening in the market.

  • South Lake Tahoe runs 24.9% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market for renters seeking housing in California.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in South Lake Tahoe rent for $1,150/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,600/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,000/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents across the city.

Median rent

Median rent in South Lake Tahoe

$2,372/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Lake Tahoe is $2,372 per month as of September 2026. This is 25% above the national average rent, or $472 more per month.

$2.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Lake Tahoe

90

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Lake Tahoe rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Average rent prices in South Lake Tahoe have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 South Lake Tahoe, CA

Rent prices in South Lake Tahoe vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Lake Tahoe is $1,600, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in South Lake Tahoe run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,150

9%

17%

1 bedroom

$1,600

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,200

4%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,000

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,000

6%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South Lake Tahoe, 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 South Lake Tahoe, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in South Lake Tahoe and Carson City by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Lake Tahoe

Median rent price$2,372
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,889
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Lake Tahoe, CA is 26% higher than the median rent in Carson City, NV.

Discover rentals in South Lake Tahoe, CA

1335 Kyburz - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

1335 Kyburz

1335 Kyburz Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

3069 Fresno Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

3069 Fresno Avenue

3069 Fresno Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

2465 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in South Lake Tahoe

2465

2465 Ponderosa St, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

1202 Sierra Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in South Lake Tahoe

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Frequently asked questions for South Lake Tahoe, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the South Lake Tahoe rental market.

How much is rent in South Lake Tahoe?

The average rent in South Lake Tahoe is $2,372 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Lake Tahoe?

Average rent prices in South Lake Tahoe have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does South Lake Tahoe rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Lake Tahoe is 25% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $472 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Lake Tahoe?

To comfortably afford rent in South Lake Tahoe, you'd need to earn approximately $95,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in South Lake Tahoe?

February offers the best rental deals in South Lake Tahoe, with rents running about 15% lower than the September peak season.

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).

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