Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American River Canyon Neighborhood of Folsom, CA from $500 (25 Rentals)

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Bidwell
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bidwell

425 E Bidwell StFolsom, CA 95630
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Natoma Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Natoma Arms

101 Natoma StFolsom, CA 95630

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Chalet Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chalet Apartments

106-114 Natoma StFolsom, CA 95630
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Rivers Bend Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rivers Bend Apartments

6047 Woodminster CirFolsom, CA 95662
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6239 Pecan Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6239 Pecan Ave

6239 Pecan AveOrangevale, CA 95662
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6047 Woodminster Cir
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6047 Woodminster Cir

6047 Woodminster CirOrangevale, CA 95662
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American River Canyon, Folsom, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available American River Canyon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the American River Canyon area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hazel Wood Apartments priced from $1,375. Bidwell Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable American River Canyon apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hazel Wood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,375
Bidwell PointeStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Canyon Terrace ApartmentsThe Plateau1BR,1BA$1,729
The Grove ResidencesThe Valencia2BR,1BA$1,950
Lake PointeSandpiper1BR,1BA$1,960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in American River Canyon, CA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the American River Canyon area is the $2.24 price per square foot Serene Model at Bidwell Pointe in the in the Folsom Area neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value American River Canyon apartment is the 612 Figueroa St Model at 612 Figueroa St, Unit peddlers Landing starting at $2,100 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Folsom Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for American River Canyon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bidwell PointeSerene2BR,2BA$2.24
612 Figueroa St, Unit peddlers Landing612 Figueroa St1BR,1BA$2.21
The Grove ResidencesThe Valencia2BR,1BA$2.23
Canyon Terrace ApartmentsBRAND NEW - The View1BR,1BA$3.25
Folsom Ranch ApartmentsChardonnay1BR,1BA$2.86
Lake PointeSandpiper1BR,1BA$2.91
Hazel Wood Apartments1x1 W/Patio1BR,1BA$2.89

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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American River Canyon, Folsom, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap American River Canyon Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in American River Canyon?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in American River Canyon is under $1,975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in American River Canyon?

The cheapest apartment in American River Canyon is Hazel Wood Apartments which is listed at $1,375, while the average apartment in American River Canyon costs $2,445.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in American River Canyon?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in American River Canyon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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