Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tahoe City, CA from $800 (13 Rentals)

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1031 Moss Rd
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1031 Moss Rd

1031 Moss RdSouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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Cheapest Available Tahoe City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tahoe City, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at STEAMBOAT BY VINTAGE in the Calabria at Monte Sereno neighborhood priced from $861. 907 Flats in the Governor's Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tahoe City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
STEAMBOAT BY VINTAGE3x23BR,2BA$861
907 FlatsStudio EffStudio,1BA$925
323 FlatsStudio EStudio,1BA$975
Royal Vista ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$1,156
Club Ambassador1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tahoe City, CA and Nearby

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tahoe City area is the $1.79 price per square foot Canyon Model at Ascent on Steamboat in the in the Ward 2 neighborhood starting from $1,965. The second greatest value Tahoe City apartment is the One Bedroom, Plus Den Model at Aspen Ridge Apartments starting at $1,889 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Ward 2 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tahoe City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ascent on SteamboatCanyon2BR,2BA$1.79
Aspen Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom, Plus Den1BR,2BA$1.86
Fifth Street Townhomes2 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.65
Tanglewood VillageTwo Bed / 1.5 Baths TH2BR,1.5BA$1.73
The Alexander at South VirginiaAthena1BR,1BA$1.76
STEAMBOAT BY VINTAGE2x1 A2BR,1BA$1.55
Aviana at TuscanyBorgata1BR,1BA$1.91
Sierra View ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.98
Club Ambassador1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.77
The Chaparral Apartments2BD/1 BA Renovated2BR,1BA$1.99

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42 / 100

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68 / 100

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Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tahoe City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Tahoe City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Tahoe City is at 907 Flats listed at $925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tahoe City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tahoe City Apartment is $1,156 at Royal Vista Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Tahoe City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tahoe City is starting from $1,310 at Sierra Madre Apartments.

What is the most affordable Tahoe City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Tahoe City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at STEAMBOAT BY VINTAGE and starts from $861.

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