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South Lake Tahoe, CA

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A first-class mountain resort town with a personality all its own

Lake Mountains Scenic Skiing Biking Outdoors Nature Tourism Nightlife Casinos Resort Upscale

As the name suggests, the town of South Lake Tahoe is located on the southern shore of Lake Tahoe on the Nevada state line. Perched amid the gorgeous Sierra Nevada Mountains, South Lake Tahoe is a terrific place for folks who like to spend time outdoors, with skiing in the winter and mountain biking, camping, and hiking in the summer.

Tourism forms the cornerstone of the local economy: Heavenly Mountain Resort operates its base at the eastern edge of the city, and the casinos in Stateline, Nevada, practically blend seamlessly with Downtown South Lake Tahoe. While the area along Lake Tahoe Boulevard is packed with shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions, much of the west side of the city is residential, with single-family homes making up most of the rental market.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $931 for a studio, $1,290 for one bedroom, $1,873 for two bedrooms, and $2,072 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Lake Tahoe has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,290/month
552 Sq Ft
House
$3,415/month
1,314 Sq Ft
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Transportation

58

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

67

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Sierra House Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

410 Students

6
out of 10

Bijou Community

Public

Grades K-5

420 Students

5
out of 10

Tahoe Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

414 Students

5
out of 10

South Tahoe Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

798 Students

4
out of 10

South Tahoe High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,141 Students

6
out of 10

Mt. Tallac High

Public

Grades 9-12

49 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Tahoe Basin Management Area
  • Borges Carriage Rides
  • Heavenly Ski Resort
  • Washoe Meadows State Park
  • Lake Valley State Recreation Area

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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 February 2025.