Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 6, 2026

Average rent in
South Lake Tahoe, CA

Last updated on May 6, 2026

Last updated on May 6, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $2,300. This is +18%, or $350, higher than the national average.

$2.92

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,300

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

79

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $2,300. This is +18%, or $350, higher than the national average.

$2.92

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

23%
51%
20%
3%
2%
$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 17% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,722. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Lake Tahoe, CA costs about $1,500 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,918. Houses for rent in South Lake Tahoe, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,550

6%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,050

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$3,000

5%

7%

4 bedroom

$4,275

2%

19%

Studio

$1,400

14%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,275

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

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 by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,520
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Lake Tahoe, CA is 51% 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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