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Cheapest Available Carmichael Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carmichael, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Madison in the North Edison neighborhood priced from $994. Fair Oaks Heights Apartments in the North Edison neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carmichael apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MadisonA11BR,1BA$994
Fair Oaks Heights ApartmentsAmbasador1BR,1BA$1,000
Mesa Verde ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,170
Rindle Ranch (55+)StudioStudio,1BA$1,184
Carson AireStudio1BR,1BA$1,193

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmichael, CA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carmichael area is the $1.53 price per square foot Unit #24 Model at Winding Creek Townhomes in the in the North Edison neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Carmichael apartment is the 2x1 Cottage Model at Westwood starting at $1,741 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the North Edison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carmichael apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Winding Creek TownhomesUnit #242BR,1.5BA$1.53
Westwood2x1 Cottage2BR,1BA$1.58
The Harlow by Trion Living2x1R2BR,1BA$1.67
Gold Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Rinconada Village2 bd 1 bath Downstairs With Backyard2BR,1BA$1.67
Walnut Avenue Apartments1x1 ( downstairs)1BR,1BA$1.50
Country Club GardensBirch1BR,1BA$1.67
Fairview Gardens2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.76
Acacia at Carmichael ApartmentsSophia1BR,1BA$1.62
The MadisonA11BR,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carmichael

What type of rentals are currently available in Carmichael?

There are currently 674 Apartments for Rent in Carmichael, CA with pricing that ranges from $946 to $5,424. There are also 97 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carmichael ranging from $750 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carmichael?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carmichael ranges from $750 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,305.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Carmichael?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Carmichael range from $1,400 to $4,425, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,795 to $3,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,052.

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