Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 14, 2026
Average rent in
Tahoe City, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 14, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Tahoe City
$3,200/mo
33%vs previous year
The average rent in Tahoe City is $3,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tahoe City
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Tahoe City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Tahoe City, CA
Average rent prices in Tahoe City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 33% 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
Tahoe City, CA
Rent prices in Tahoe City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tahoe City is $2,275, whereas a house costs $3,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Tahoe City run $1,672 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,275.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,325 | - |  8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,825 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 | 26% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $4,600 | No Change | 29% |
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 Tahoe City, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,275 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,500 | 72% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,495 | 81% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,325
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,600
Last year
29%
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 Tahoe City, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,275
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
72%
Houses
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
81%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Tahoe City, 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 Tahoe City, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Tahoe City and Carnelian Bay by all bedroom counts and property types.
Tahoe City
68%higher than the national median
58%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tahoe City, CA is 7% higher than the median rent in Carnelian Bay, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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10%$2,700
9%$3,490
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16%$2,200
23%$4,000
30%Discover rentals in Tahoe City, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Tahoe City
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tahoe City
3 beds
3 baths
$5,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Tahoe City
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tahoe City
3 beds
3 baths
$5,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Tahoe City, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Tahoe City rental market.
How much is rent in Tahoe City?
The average rent in Tahoe City is $3,200 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tahoe City?
Average rent prices in Tahoe City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 33% since last year.
How does Tahoe City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Tahoe City is 68% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,300 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Tahoe City?
To comfortably afford rent in Tahoe City, you'd need to earn approximately $128,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).