Cheap Homes for Rent in Truckee, CA from $1,600 (9 Rentals)

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property at 207 Robin Dr

$1,650

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$1,650

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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207 Robin Dr

Incline VillageNV89451
property at 872 Tanager St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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872 Tanager St

Incline VillageNV89451

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property at 655 Walker Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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655 Walker Ave

RenoNV89509
property at 2615 Glen Eagles Dr

$2,595

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$2,595

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 2120 Virginia Lake Way

$2,750

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$2,750

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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Truckee, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Truckee, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Truckee, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Truckee Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northstar$5,778$2,5008

Cheapest Available Truckee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Truckee, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Altitude by Vintage in the North Valleys neighborhood priced from $740. Cottages at Glenda in the Ward 2 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Truckee apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altitude by Vintage1x11BR,1BA$740
Cottages at GlendaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900
River Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Truckee, CA

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Truckee area is the $1.70 price per square foot Obsidian Model at BOULDERS-RENO in the in the North Valleys neighborhood starting from $2,129. The second greatest value Truckee apartment is the Sienna Model at Montebello at Summit Ridge starting at $2,061 with a $1.82 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.
BOULDERS-RENOObsidian3BR,2BA$1.70
Montebello at Summit RidgeSienna2BR,2BA$1.82
The Retreat Luxury Apartments & TownhomesDonner2BR,2BA$1.91
Club AmbassadorTownhome 2.52BR,2.5BA$1.53
Zephyr Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.41
Northwind Apartments2X2 View2BR,2BA$1.62
Austin Crest Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.79
River Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.75
Terracina at Reno | Affordable Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
Altitude by VintageStudioStudio ,1BA$1.94

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Truckee

What type of rentals are currently available in Truckee?

There are currently 70 Apartments for Rent in Truckee, CA with pricing that ranges from $740 to $6,838. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Truckee ranging from $1,650 to $30,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Truckee?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Truckee ranges from $1,650 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,143.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Truckee?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Truckee range from $1,033 to $6,838, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,750 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,200.

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