Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American River Canyon Neighborhood of Folsom, CA from $500 (17 Rentals)

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Bidwell
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bidwell

425 E Bidwell StFolsom, CA 95630
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Rivers Bend Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rivers Bend Apartments

6047 Woodminster CirFolsom, CA 95662
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209 Talisman Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

209 Talisman Dr

209 Talisman DrFolsom, CA 95630

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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 Studio unit found at Bidwell Pointe priced from $1,500. Hazel Wood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,535. Here are the most affordable American River Canyon apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bidwell PointeStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Hazel Wood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,535
Folsom GatewayCedar1BR,1BA$1,604
Canyon Terrace ApartmentsThe Canyon2BR,2BA$1,961
The GroveThe Valencia2BR,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in American River Canyon, CA

As of July 09, 2025 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 Mondavi Model at Folsom Ranch Apartments starting at $2,365 with a $2.44 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
Folsom Ranch ApartmentsMondavi2BR,2BA$2.44
Lake PointeIslander2BR,2BA$2.40
The GroveThe Valencia2BR,1BA$2.86
Folsom GatewayCedar1BR,1BA$2.47
Canyon Terrace ApartmentsBRAND NEW - The Edge1BR,1BA$3.17
Hazel Wood ApartmentsStudio CottageStudio ,1BA$3.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
American River Canyon, Folsom, CA

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Folsom, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the American River Canyon Neighborhood in Folsom, CA

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap American River Canyon Apartments

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 $1,535, while the average apartment in American River Canyon costs $2,495.

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.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in American River Canyon?

Cheap apartments in American River Canyon have an average cost of $470 which is $2,025 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American River Canyon.

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