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$2,600 - $3,400

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1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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842 Tahoe Keys Blvd

South Lake TahoeCA96150

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property at 1780 Mahogany Dr

$2,600

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1780 Mahogany Dr

MindenNV89423

South Lake Tahoe, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the South Lake Tahoe, CA area range in price from $1,250 to $6,611 with an overall median price of $5,408. The three South Lake Tahoe neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are American Legion at $2,300, Tahoe Valley Apartments at $1,650, and Tahoe Valley Center at $1,650. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for South Lake Tahoe Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
American Legion$2,300$2,3001
Tahoe Valley Apartments$4,200$1,6504
Tahoe Valley Center$4,200$1,6504
Bijou Park Acres$6,189$1,9952
Lakeside Park$6,189$1,25011
Pioneer Village$6,189$1,47511
Tahoe Sierra$6,189$1,4759
Heather Lake Road$6,611$1,4758
Heavenly View$6,611$1,4759

Cheapest Available South Lake Tahoe Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Lake Tahoe, CA is a Studio unit found at Aspen Grove Tahoe in the Lakeside Park neighborhood priced from $1,150. 3728 Primrose Rd in the Pioneer Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,520. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Lake Tahoe apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspen Grove TahoeSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,150
3728 Primrose RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,520
Affordable Living at Aspen Grove Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,800
Sierra VistaDiamond Peak2BR,1BA$1,838

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lake Tahoe, CA

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lake Tahoe area is the $2.36 price per square foot NorthStar Model at Sierra Vista in the in the Tahoe Sierra neighborhood starting from $1,888. The second greatest value South Lake Tahoe apartment is the 2565 Pinter Ave Model at 2565 Pinter Ave, Unit 1 (Front, 2bd/1ba) starting at $1,650 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the Pioneer Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Lake Tahoe apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sierra VistaNorthStar2BR,1BA$2.36
2565 Pinter Ave, Unit 1 (Front, 2bd/1ba)2565 Pinter Ave2BR,1BA$3.30
Aspen Grove TahoeSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$3.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Lake Tahoe

What type of rentals are currently available in South Lake Tahoe?

There are currently 136 Apartments for Rent in South Lake Tahoe, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $7,600. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Lake Tahoe ranging from $1,600 to $6,499.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Lake Tahoe?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Lake Tahoe ranges from $1,600 to $6,499 with an average monthly rent of $3,595.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Lake Tahoe?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Lake Tahoe range from $2,095 to $7,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $6,499. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,860 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,189.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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