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Truckee, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Truckee Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Truckee, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE in the North Valleys neighborhood priced from $610. The Point West University in the West University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Truckee apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE2x12BR,1BA$610
The Point West UniversityStudioStudio,1BA$899
Cottages at GlendaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Truckee, CA and Nearby

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Truckee area is the $1.86 price per square foot B2 Model at Westlook Resort Living in the in the West University neighborhood starting from $2,163. The second greatest value Truckee apartment is the Craftsman Model at The Village at Idlewild Park starting at $2,060 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the North Valleys neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Truckee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westlook Resort LivingB22BR,2BA$1.86
The Village at Idlewild ParkCraftsman2BR,2BA$1.85
Aspen Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom, Plus Den1BR,2BA$1.84
Zephyr Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.41
The Lodge at McCarran Ranch Apartment HomesSilver Saddle2BR,2BA$1.71
Idlewild2x22BR,2BA$1.31
Austin Crest Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.74
Club Ambassador1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.77
Fairway Park ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
ALTITUDE BY VINTAGEStudioStudio ,1BA$1.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Truckee Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Truckee?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Truckee is at ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE listed at $807.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Truckee Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Truckee Apartment is $809 at ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Truckee is starting from $610 at ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE.

What is the most affordable Truckee Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Truckee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE and starts from $1,440.

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