1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Truckee, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Truckee, California as of July 2026. That's +57% lower than the citywide median of $4,538 and +39% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,400.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Truckee
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Truckee
Compare Truckee's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $974 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Truckee.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Truckee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incline Village, NV | 19.5 mi | $1,830 | $-120 (-6%) |
| Verdi, NV | 20.3 mi | $1,140 | $-810 (-42%) |
| Reno, NV | 30.1 mi | $1,441 | $-509 (-26%) |
| Carson City, NV | 30.2 mi | $1,183 | $-767 (-39%) |
| South Lake Tahoe, CA | 33.5 mi | $1,490 | $-460 (-24%) |
| Sparks, NV | 40.5 mi | $1,660 | $-290 (-15%) |
| Pollock Pines, CA | 40.9 mi | $1,250 | $-700 (-36%) |
| Dayton, NV | 50.9 mi | $1,140 | $-810 (-42%) |
| Gardnerville, NV | 51.6 mi | $1,130 | $-820 (-42%) |
| Placerville, CA | 56.6 mi | $1,610 | $-340 (-17%) |
| Grass Valley, CA | 59.6 mi | $1,355 | $-595 (-31%) |
| Auburn, CA | 66.2 mi | $1,570 | $-380 (-19%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Truckee — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Truckee?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Truckee, California is $1,950 per month. This is +57% below the citywide median of $4,538.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Truckee?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $78,000 ($6,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $37.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Truckee expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Truckee's 1-bedroom median of $1,950 is +39% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,400. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Truckee rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Truckee ranks #137 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Truckee?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Incline Village ($1,830), Verdi ($1,140), Reno ($1,441).