Last updated on October 15, 2026

Average rent in
Truckee, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Truckee

$4,000/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Truckee is $4,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 111% above the national average rent, or $2,100 more per month.

$3.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Truckee

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Truckee rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Truckee, CA

Average rent prices in Truckee have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 Truckee, CA

Rent prices in Truckee vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Truckee is $2,659, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Truckee run $2,775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,922.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

9%

-

1 bedroom

$2,200

4%

17%

2 bedroom

$2,947

8%

5%

3 bedroom

$4,200

2%

25%

4 bedroom

$4,700

47%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,947

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,700

Last 30 days

47%

Last year

30%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Truckee, 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 Truckee, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Truckee and Carnelian Bay by all bedroom counts and property types.

Truckee

Median rent price$4,000
increased by111%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,995
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Truckee, CA is 34% higher than the median rent in Carnelian Bay, CA.

Cost of living in Truckee, CA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services15% higher
Groceries33% higher
Health21% higher
Housing130% higher
Transportation52% higher
Utilities37% higher

Discover rentals in Truckee, CA

7646 Highlands View Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Truckee

2 beds

1 bath

$2,469

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.
10117 Washoe Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Truckee

2 beds

2 baths

$2,900

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.
Zurich Place 12640 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Zurich Place 12640

12640 Zurich Pl, Truckee, CA 96161

2 beds

2 baths

$2,995

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.
14385 Denton Ave-Hancock - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

House for rent in Truckee

14385 Denton Ave-Hancock

14385 Denton Ave, Truckee, CA 96161

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Truckee, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Truckee rental market.

How much is rent in Truckee?

The average rent in Truckee is $4,000 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Truckee?

Average rent prices in Truckee have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Truckee rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Truckee is 111% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,100 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Truckee?

To comfortably afford rent in Truckee, you'd need to earn approximately $160,000/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).

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