Sawmill Heights
7650 Highlands View Rd,
Truckee, CA 96161
Studio - 4 Beds | $2,425 - $2,500
Rental Market Trends in Truckee, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Truckee, CA is $2,152/month.
Rent in Truckee is 29% higher than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,152/month
Average Rent
557 Sq Ft
Average Size
+7.7%
Change / Year
32
Available Apartments
Truckee rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Truckee average $2,120 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Truckee average $2,152 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Truckee average $2,523 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Truckee average $1,986 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Truckee, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 7.7%, which averages out to $167 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Truckee, CA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
17%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
17%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
67%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Truckee, CA?
Because the average rent in Truckee is $2,152, you’ll want to make about $7,173 per month or $86,076 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Truckee, CA is 56.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Truckee is 129.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,986 - $2,523. You can expect to pay 32.9% more for groceries, 36.9% more for utilities, and 51.5% more for transportation.
How does Truckee, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Truckee, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Truckee Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Kings Beach
Avg Rent: $1,130/month
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Tahoe City
Avg Rent: $1,286/month
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Alpine Meadows
Avg Rent: $1,106/month
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Incline Village
Avg Rent: $3,833/month
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Verdi
Avg Rent: $1,941/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Truckee?
The average rent in Truckee is $2,152 per month, which is 29.3% higher than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Truckee?
The average rent for a house in Truckee, CA is $4,163 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Truckee?
Rents in Truckee, CA are increasing, with prices up 7.7% year-over-year and $167 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Truckee?
In Truckee, CA, 67% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.