Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 20, 2025

Average rent in
South Lake Tahoe, CA

Last updated on December 20, 2025

Last updated on December 20, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $2,250. This is +18%, or $350, higher than the national average.

$2.55

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,250

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

121

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $2,250. This is +18%, or $350, higher than the national average.

$2.55

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

20%
59%
16%
1%
4%
$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 1% 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 $1,550 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 $2,872.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,550

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,200

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,000

3%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,575

1%

14%

Studio

$1,197

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,197

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,575

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

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$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,675
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Lake Tahoe, CA is 34% 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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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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