3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Truckee, CA
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Truckee, California as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $4,538 and +58% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in California
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,492 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,600 |
| 3 | Barstow | $1,639 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $1,650 |
| 5 | Westmont | $1,663 |
| 6 | California City | $1,720 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $1,750 |
| 8 | Red Bluff | $1,780 |
| 9 | El Centro | $1,820 |
| 10 | Florence-Graham | $1,835 |
| 11 | Oroville | $1,840 |
| 12 | Paradise | $1,860 |
| 13 | Florin | $1,875 |
| 14 | Isla Vista | $1,904 |
| 15 | Eureka | $1,910 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in California
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $6,055 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $5,870 |
| 3 | Aptos | $5,870 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $5,850 |
| 5 | Coronado | $5,720 |
| 6 | Foster City | $5,690 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $5,380 |
| 8 | Capitola | $5,340 |
| 9 | Solana Beach | $5,330 |
| 10 | Tiburon | $5,250 |
| 11 | Ladera Ranch | $5,250 |
| 12 | Newport Beach | $5,178 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $5,173 |
| 14 | Coto de Caza | $5,130 |
| 15 | Millbrae | $5,080 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Truckee.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Truckee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incline Village, NV | 19.5 mi | $3,180 | $-190 (-6%) |
| Verdi, NV | 20.3 mi | $2,010 | $-1,360 (-40%) |
| Reno, NV | 30.1 mi | $2,511 | $-859 (-25%) |
| Carson City, NV | 30.2 mi | $2,110 | $-1,260 (-37%) |
| South Lake Tahoe, CA | 33.5 mi | $2,510 | $-860 (-26%) |
| Sparks, NV | 40.5 mi | $2,898 | $-472 (-14%) |
| Pollock Pines, CA | 40.9 mi | $2,120 | $-1,250 (-37%) |
| Dayton, NV | 50.9 mi | $2,010 | $-1,360 (-40%) |
| Gardnerville, NV | 51.6 mi | $1,930 | $-1,440 (-43%) |
| Placerville, CA | 56.6 mi | $2,710 | $-660 (-20%) |
| Grass Valley, CA | 59.6 mi | $2,495 | $-875 (-26%) |
| Auburn, CA | 66.2 mi | $2,670 | $-700 (-21%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Truckee — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Truckee?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Truckee, California is $3,370 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $4,538.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Truckee?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $134,800 ($11,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $64.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Truckee expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Truckee's 3-bedroom median of $3,370 is +58% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 88th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Truckee rank for 3-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 386 cities in California with 3-bedroom data, Truckee ranks #158 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Truckee?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Incline Village ($3,180), Verdi ($2,010), Reno ($2,511).