Rent in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Across South Lake Tahoe's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,969 a month, with figures from $1,746–$2,201. The highest typical rent is in 96158 ($2,100) and the lowest in 96155 ($1,750). Owner-occupied homes in El Dorado County pay about 0.70% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,505 | $952–$1,742 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $1,574 | $1,306–$1,793 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $1,969 | $1,746–$2,201 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $2,537 | $2,116–$2,887 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $2,981 | $2,640–$3,329 | 4 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
South Lake Tahoe ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
- About $1,969 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,746–$2,201. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
- About $1,574 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,306–$1,793. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
- About $2,537 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,116–$2,887. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
- About $1,505 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $952–$1,742. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
- About $2,981 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,640–$3,329. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which South Lake Tahoe ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 96158 has the highest typical rent at $2,100 a month, and 96155 the lowest at $1,750.
- What is the property tax rate in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in El Dorado County pay a typical 0.70% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these South Lake Tahoe rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).