South Lake Tahoe, CA rental market

What is the average rent in South Lake Tahoe, CA?

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Last updated August 29, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $3,000.

Average rent

$3,000

Month-over-month change

+$50

Year-over-year change

$0

Available rentals

189

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,025 to $65,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,0002
$1,1003
$1,2002
$1,3004
$1,4005
$1,50012
$1,6006
$1,7006
$1,8005
$1,9009
$2,00010
$2,1004
$2,2003
$2,30011
$2,40011
$2,5005
$2,6005
$2,7006
$2,8009
$2,90014
$3,0006
$3,1006
$3,20011
$3,3005
$3,40010
$3,50012
$3,6006
$3,70011
$3,8008
$3,9004
$4,0003
$4,1002
$4,2003
$4,3001
$4,4008
$4,5009
$4,6002
$4,7003
$4,8003
$4,9009
$5,000+19

Average rent price over time

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,800$2,800
Feb$3,000$2,900
Mar$3,000$2,850
Apr$2,975$2,800
May$3,150$2,950
Jun$3,200$3,200
Jul$3,200$2,980
Aug$3,000$2,950
Sep$3,000No data
Oct$3,000No data
Nov$2,995No data
Dec$2,900No data

Market temperature

The South Lake Tahoe, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in South Lake Tahoe, CA is 50% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in South Lake Tahoe, CA?

The average rent in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $3,000.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in South Lake Tahoe, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $1,350 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in South Lake Tahoe, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $1,650 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in South Lake Tahoe, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $2,400 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in South Lake Tahoe, CA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $3,600 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in South Lake Tahoe, CA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $4,375 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in South Lake Tahoe, CA?

Houses in South Lake Tahoe, CA rent between $1,025 - $65,000 with an average rent of $3,000.

8. How has the rent in South Lake Tahoe, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in South Lake Tahoe, CA did not change.

9. How much has the rent in South Lake Tahoe, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in South Lake Tahoe, CA increased by $50

10. How many available rentals are there in South Lake Tahoe, CA?

There are currently 189 rentals available in South Lake Tahoe, CA.

11. How do rent prices in South Lake Tahoe, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $3,000 — 50% higher the national average of $2,000.

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