Last updated on May 29, 2026

Average rent in
Truckee, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Truckee

$4,100/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Truckee is $4,100 per month as of May 2026. This is 110% above the national average rent, or $2,150 more per month.

$2.79

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Truckee

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Truckee rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $4,790, whereas a house costs $4,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Truckee run $3,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,790.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

No Change

21%

1 bedroom

$2,200

4%

14%

2 bedroom

$3,200

25%

1%

3 bedroom

$4,500

1%

30%

4 bedroom

$3,200

54%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

54%

Last year

31%

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$4,100
increased by110%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Truckee, CA is 46% 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 & Services14% higher
Groceries34% higher
Health22% higher
Housing124% higher
Transportation37% higher
Utilities37% higher

Discover rentals in Truckee, CA

15502 Donner Pass Rd #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Truckee

Condo for rent

4060 Coyote Frk #4060 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northstar apartment for rent in Truckee

Apartment for rent

Available May 12

11333 Northwoods Blvd #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Truckee

Condo for rent

14107 Saint Croix Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Truckee

14107 Saint Croix Way, Truckee, CA 96161

3 beds

2 baths

$3,000

House for rent

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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 $4,100 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Truckee?

Average rent prices in Truckee have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Truckee rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Truckee is 110% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,150 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 $164,000/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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