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Truckee, CA

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One of California’s trendiest mountain towns

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Nestled within the Sierra Mountains and filled with towering trees, Truckee is one of California’s best mountain towns. Truckee offers a resort-like, adventurous living experience. Mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, and white-water rafting are just a few outdoor hobbies that are popular in Truckee. Along with trails, lakes, and campgrounds, Truckee residents have easy access to several golf courses and world-class ski resorts like Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort and Sugar Bowl Resort. Donner Lake anchors the western part of town and provides a scenic backdrop for many homes. The town features upscale cabin houses and modern apartments available for rent.

Truckee was once a hub for logging and railroad construction. This historic town has transformed into a trendy locale known for its Old-West style downtown district that fosters Truckee’s thriving arts and food scenes. This charming district is filled with cozy restaurants, low-key coffee shops, boutiques, and art studios and galleries. There is a never a dull moment in downtown with special events held year round, like farmers markets and Truckee Thursdays, a summertime event with live music, a bee garden, artisan vendors, and more.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Truckee, CA is $1,978 for a studio, $2,072 for one bedroom, $2,440 for two bedrooms, and $1,181 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Truckee has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,072/month
557 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Truckee, CA is 52.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Truckee is 125.0% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,181 - $2,440. You can expect to pay 33.0% more for groceries, 36.6% more for utilities, and 36.6% more for transportation.

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Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

51

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

Glenshire Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

500 Students

7
out of 10

Truckee Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

451 Students

6
out of 10

Alder Creek Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

538 Students

7
out of 10

Tahoe Truckee High

Public

Grades 9-12

890 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Soda Springs
  • Tahoe Donner
  • KidZone Museum
  • Northstar At Tahoe
  • Donner Memorial State Park

Airports

  • Reno/Tahoe International

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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.