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1031 Moss RdSouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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Tahoe City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tahoe City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tahoe City, CA is a Studio unit found at 323 Flats in the Governor's Square neighborhood priced from $1,039. Royal Vista Apartments in the Outer South Reno neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,156. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tahoe City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
323 FlatsStudio EStudio,1BA$1,039
Royal Vista ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$1,156
Club AmbassadorOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,300
Sierra Madre Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,310
Griffin House1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,325

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

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tahoe City area is the $1.58 price per square foot Floorplan A Model at Roseview Townhomes in the in the Outer South Reno neighborhood starting from $2,543. The second greatest value Tahoe City apartment is the Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Aspen Ridge Apartments starting at $2,618 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Montelena at ArrowCreek 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.
Roseview TownhomesFloorplan A3BR,2.5BA$1.58
Aspen Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1.85
Tanglewood VillageThree Bed / 1.5 Bath TH3BR,1.5BA$1.57
The Alexander at South VirginiaAphrodite2BR,2BA$1.89
Fifth Street Townhomes2 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.65
STEAMBOAT BY VINTAGE2x1 A2BR,1BA$1.55
Royal Apartments - Carson City, Nevada2/1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.99
Sierra View ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.98
Club AmbassadorOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.77
The Chaparral Apartments2BD/1 BA Renovated2BR,1BA$1.99

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Getting Around Tahoe City, CA

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68 / 100

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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 323 Flats listed at $1,039.

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 $1,630.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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