Cheap Apartments for Rent in Truckee, CA from $400 (12 Rentals)

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Truckee, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Truckee Apartments for Rent

 

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
Shoreline Plaza ApartmentsJr 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Glen at Hidden ValleyStudio 1 Bath - SStudio,1BA$1,170

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Truckee, CA

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Truckee area is the $1.92 price per square foot Richezza Model at VIDA LUXURY APARTMENTS in the in the Northwest neighborhood starting from $2,188. The second greatest value Truckee apartment is the 3BD, 2BTH Model at The Peak at Sky Mountain starting at $2,000 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the West University 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.
VIDA LUXURY APARTMENTSRichezza2BR,2BA$1.92
The Peak at Sky Mountain3BD, 2BTH3BR,2BA$1.81
Aspen Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom, Plus Den1BR,2BA$1.95
Zephyr Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.41
Idlewild2x22BR,2BA$1.31
Austin Crest Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.74
Fairway Park Manor2 bedroom 1.5 bath2BR,1BA$1.94
Aviana at TuscanyBorgata1BR,1BA$1.91
BOULDERS-RENOOnyx1BR,1BA$1.77
ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE1x11BR,1BA$1.39

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Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 The Point West University listed at $899.

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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