Studio Apartment Rent in Truckee, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Truckee, California as of July 2026. That's +60% lower than the citywide median of $4,538 and +40% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Truckee
Compare Truckee's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Truckee.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Truckee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incline Village, NV | 19.5 mi | $1,580 | $-230 (-13%) |
| Verdi, NV | 20.3 mi | $970 | $-840 (-46%) |
| Reno, NV | 30.1 mi | $1,237 | $-573 (-32%) |
| Carson City, NV | 30.2 mi | $1,027 | $-783 (-43%) |
| South Lake Tahoe, CA | 33.5 mi | $1,410 | $-400 (-22%) |
| Sparks, NV | 40.5 mi | $1,428 | $-382 (-21%) |
| Pollock Pines, CA | 40.9 mi | $1,180 | $-630 (-35%) |
| Dayton, NV | 50.9 mi | $1,080 | $-730 (-40%) |
| Gardnerville, NV | 51.6 mi | $950 | $-860 (-48%) |
| Placerville, CA | 56.6 mi | $1,520 | $-290 (-16%) |
| Grass Valley, CA | 59.6 mi | $1,350 | $-460 (-25%) |
| Auburn, CA | 66.2 mi | $1,490 | $-320 (-18%) |
Studio rent in Truckee — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Truckee?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Truckee, California is $1,810 per month. This is +60% below the citywide median of $4,538.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Truckee?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $72,400 ($6,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Truckee expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Truckee's studio median of $1,810 is +40% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Truckee rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Truckee ranks #144 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Truckee?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Incline Village ($1,580), Verdi ($970), Reno ($1,237).