Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 21, 2026
Average rent in
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
South Lake Tahoe, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,450/month. Month to month, rents have cooled 13.6%, reflecting a recent pullback after a peak in late 2025.
Compared to national trends
South Lake Tahoe rent is 25.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median. This places the market among pricier California metros despite its small inventory of 76 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios rent for around $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,595/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,200/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,250/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,100/month, offering a wide selection for renters.
Median rent
Median rent in South Lake Tahoe
$2,450/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in South Lake Tahoe is $2,450 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Lake Tahoe
76
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 14% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,700, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in South Lake Tahoe run $1,575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,118.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 |  8% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,595 | 3% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change |  10% | |
3 bedroom | $3,250 | 1% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $4,100 | 7% | 6% |
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 | $1,700 | 11% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,697 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,300 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
6%
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
$1,700
Last 30 days
11%
Condos
Average rent
$2,697
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
3%
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
26%higher than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Lake Tahoe, CA is 61% higher than the median rent in Carson City, NV.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,525
11%$2,600
103%$2,100
5%$2,050
12%$1,900
10%$1,945
2%$1,757
6%$2,312
11%$2,175
24%$2,850
44%$2,225
50%$3,200
28%Discover rentals in South Lake Tahoe, CA
5d+ ago
1032 Glenwood Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Lake Tahoe
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Condo for rent
3d ago
House for rent in South Lake Tahoe
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
3d ago
3069 Fresno Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Lake Tahoe
3 beds
3 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Lake Tahoe
3322 Pine Hill Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Lake Tahoe
497 Tahoe Keys Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
1 bed
1 bath
$3,300
Condo for rent
2d ago
4091 Greenwood Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,750–$3,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in South Lake Tahoe
5 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in South Lake Tahoe
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
3d ago
970 Glorene Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1031 Moss Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3650 Pioneer Trl, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,100–$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in South Lake Tahoe
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
4d ago
1946 B St, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1032 Glenwood Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1232 Ski Run Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
969 Brockway Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$1,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3650 Pioneer Trl, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,100–$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4091 Greenwood Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,750–$3,150
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 $2,450 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Lake Tahoe?
Average rent prices in South Lake Tahoe have decreased by 14% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does South Lake Tahoe rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Lake Tahoe is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $98,000/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?
South Lake Tahoe's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,200 monthly. One-bedroom rents increased 2.0% from the previous year, and two-bedroom apartments saw stronger growth at 4.1% annually.
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).