Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 3, 2025

Average rent in
South Lake Tahoe, CA

Last updated on November 3, 2025

Last updated on November 3, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $2,300. This is +19%, or $363, higher than the national average.

$2.34

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,300

decreased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

104

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $2,300. This is +19%, or $363, higher than the national average.

$2.34

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

17%
63%
16%
2%
3%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

58%
42%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
South Lake Tahoe, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South Lake Tahoe, CA have decreased by 6% in the last month and have decreased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
South Lake Tahoe, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $1,737. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Lake Tahoe, CA costs about $1,595 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,950. Houses for rent in South Lake Tahoe, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,825.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,600

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,200

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,000

5%

6%

4 bedroom

$4,275

11%

12%

Studio

$1,195

9%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,275

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

12%

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.

Compare rent prices in South Lake Tahoe, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in South Lake Tahoe, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Carson City, NV.

South Lake Tahoe

Median rent price$2,300
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,645
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Lake Tahoe, CA is 40% higher than the median rent in Carson City, NV.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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3535 Lake Tahoe Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Just steps from the shore of Lake Tahoe

3535 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

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2d ago

8.3

Very good

EL774-ThreeSamsPartners

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2 beds

1 bath

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4d ago

8.3

Very good

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2 beds

1 bath

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8.3

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2 beds

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LO808-Sarver - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

LO808-Sarver

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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1281 Bonanza Ave #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Sierra Vista - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.4

Very good

Sierra Vista

1821 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,773–$6,893

Apartment for rent

FO108-ThompsonApts - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

FO108-ThompsonApts

1088 4th St, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

2 beds

1 bath

$1,775–$1,850

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