Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Average rent in
South Lake Tahoe, CA

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $2,150. This is +13%, or $250, higher than the national average.

$2.46

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,150

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

103

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $2,150. This is +13%, or $250, higher than the national average.

$2.46

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

22%
59%
15%
1%
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 increased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,595. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Lake Tahoe, CA costs about $1,500 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 $2,925.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,550

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,095

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$4,137

1%

29%

Studio

$1,195

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,137

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

29%

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$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Lake Tahoe, CA is 19% 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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4d ago

8.5

Very good

1974 D St

1974 D St, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,875

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