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South Lake Tahoe, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the South Lake Tahoe, CA area range in price from $1,150 to $5,996 with an overall median price of $2,212. The three South Lake Tahoe neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are American Legion at $1,595, Heavenly View at $1,150, and Lakeside Park at $1,150. 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$1,595$1,5951
Heavenly View$2,095$1,1504
Lakeside Park$2,095$1,1504
Tahoe Valley Center$2,184$1,5502
Pioneer Village$2,196$1,3505
Heather Lake Road$2,250$1,3503
Bijou Park Acres$2,300$2,3001
Tahoe Sierra$2,600$1,3506
Tahoe Valley Apartments$2,600$1,5503

Cheapest Available South Lake Tahoe Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra VistaAlpine1BR,1BA$1,932

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lake Tahoe, CA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Lake Tahoe area is the $3.09 price per square foot Alpine Model at Sierra Vista in the in the Pioneer Village neighborhood starting from $1,932. The second greatest value South Lake Tahoe apartment is the 1037 Pine Grove Ave Model at 1037 Pine Grove Ave, Unit #4 starting at $1,350 with a $3.55 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 VistaAlpine1BR,1BA$3.09
1037 Pine Grove Ave, Unit #41037 Pine Grove AveStudio ,1BA$3.55

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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 140 Apartments for Rent in South Lake Tahoe, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $5,996. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Lake Tahoe ranging from $1,495 to $9,950.

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 $1,495 to $9,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,293.

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