Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 8, 2026
Average rent in
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 8, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where South Lake Tahoe rent stands today
South Lake Tahoe, CA rent rose 6.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,500/month. Renters today are paying $23 more per month on average than last year, with the median rent sitting just below the peak of $2,600/month from September 2025.
Compared to national trends
South Lake Tahoe runs 28.9% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, placing it among pricier California markets despite its small inventory of 65 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in South Lake Tahoe rent for about $1,400/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,650/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,300/month. Larger units reach $3,700/month for 4+ bedrooms, offering a wide span of bedroom options for renters.
Median rent
Median rent in South Lake Tahoe
$2,500/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in South Lake Tahoe is $2,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $560 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Lake Tahoe
65
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Lake Tahoe rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Average rent prices in South Lake Tahoe have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,595, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in South Lake Tahoe run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 |  5% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,650 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,300 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,400 | 1% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 7% | 10% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,595 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,700 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,100 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
10%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
7%
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
29%higher than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Lake Tahoe, CA is 35% higher than the median rent in Carson City, NV.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,850
5%$3,200
24%$1,872
10%$2,100
$1,900
8%$1,925
6%$1,831
4%$2,297
9%$1,975
27%$3,500
$3,200
37%$2,850
29%Discover rentals in South Lake Tahoe, CA
3d ago
1032 Glenwood Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
970 Glorene Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
12h ago
1821 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,864–$2,203
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1070 Echo Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Lake Tahoe
2232 Marshall Trl, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
3 beds
3 baths
$4,875
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Lake Tahoe
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
House for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
769 Modesto Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in South Lake Tahoe
Studio
1 bath
$1,875
House for rent
1d ago
1032 4th St, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
1 bed
1 bath
$1,520
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Apartment for rent in South Lake Tahoe
2975 Sacramento Ave #2, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
10h ago
Apartment for rent in South Lake Tahoe
2975 Sacramento Ave #9, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
12h ago
1821 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,864–$2,203
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
1032 Glenwood Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Lake Tahoe
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Lake Tahoe
4 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
1d ago
1032 4th St, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
1 bed
1 bath
$1,520
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Apartment for rent in South Lake Tahoe
2975 Sacramento Ave #9, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
12h ago
1821 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2 beds
1 bath
$1,864–$2,203
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1069 Sierra Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,500 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Lake Tahoe?
Average rent prices in South Lake Tahoe have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does South Lake Tahoe rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Lake Tahoe is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $560 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 $100,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in South Lake Tahoe average around $1,600/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,150/month.
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).