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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Sparkling swimming pool
  • Professional management
  • Pet-friendly community
  • Convenient location
  • 24-hour maintenance
  • Community parks

Location

8740 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608, USA
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Management

Quality Property Management

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(916) 339-6162

Property Overview

River's Edge Apartments earns a strong overall impression, with a high expert rating, excellent value for money, and especially strong marks for price and location. It offers a sparkling swimming pool, professional management, 24-hour maintenance, and a pet-friendly community, with convenient access to grocery stores and nearby community parks.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, River's Edge Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, River's Edge Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Rare 3 bedroom/1 bath apartment in the heart of Carmichael3 bed1 bath1,020 sqft$1,950 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for River's Edge Apartments

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Units149
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About River's Edge Apartments

HomeApartments in Carmichael River's Edge Apartments

Welcome to Rivers Edge Apartments in Carmichael, California. We are an affordable and peaceful gated community ideally located on Fair Oaks Boulevard near shopping, dining, schools, parks, and everyday conveniences. Nestled in the heart of Carmichael and just minutes from the American River, Rivers Edge offers easy access to scenic bike and walking trails, community parks, and popular shopping destinations including Birdcage Shopping Center and Sunrise Mall. Our central location between Highway 50 and Interstate 80 also makes commuting throughout the Sacramento area simple and convenient. American River College, Sierra College, Sacramento State, and UC Davis are all within easy driving distance. Residents enjoy a quiet, controlled-access community with a variety of amenities designed for comfort and convenience. Community Features: • Quiet, affordable living • Gated, controlled-access community • Quiet, affordable living • Sparkling swimming pool with gazebo • Dog park/dog run • Tot lot playground • Two BBQ/picnic areas • Three onsite laundry facilities • 24-hour maintenance • Professional and friendly onsite management and maintenance • Pet-friendly community • Convenient Carmichael location near shopping, dining, parks, and trails Come experience comfortable apartment living at Rivers Edge Apartments — where convenience, affordability, and community come together.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, River's Edge Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, River's Edge Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated River's Edge Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
River's Edge Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, River's Edge Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
River's Edge Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While River's Edge Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

Great place to live. Areas conveniently close to shops, restaurants, and the American River. The staff and the owners are really helpful (thank you Jenn and Heather 😉) The maintenance man definitely is a hard worker, super nice and cool. Thank you Rivers Edge for everything.

Nu H.

Nu H.

Mar 03, 2016

Amazing community! Great people. And Amazing office staff!! Always helpful and relatable. Karen is absolutely a delight and she makes a great manager. A great place to call home! Maintenance is amazing! And will take care of residents needs! A great place you can call home!!!!!

tammi shalko

tammi shalko

Mar 23, 2024

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

River's Edge Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How River's Edge Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Carmichael

3-bedroom apartments at River's Edge Apartments cost about 24% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Carmichael.

Median rents as of Aug 8 2026.
Carmichael
A table of studio rental data trends in Carmichael
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,323
September 2024$1,350
November 2024$1,175
January 2025$1,225
February 2025$1,225
March 2025$1,202
April 2025$1,194
August 2025$1,313
September 2025$1,295
October 2025$1,318
November 2025$1,386
December 2025$1,200
January 2026$1,234
February 2026$1,195
March 2026$1,211
April 2026$1,243
May 2026$1,289
June 2026$1,284
July 2026$1,261
August 2026$1,249

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$78,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $78,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,950.
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Schools near River's Edge Apartments

Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School

7025 falcon rd

fair oaks, CA, 95628

K-6Public
B+

Carmichael Elementary School

6141 sutter ave

carmichael, CA, 95608

K-5Public
C+

Cambridge Heights Elementary School

5555 fleetwood dr

citrus heights, CA, 95621

K-5Public
B+

Mission Avenue Open Elementary School

2925 mission ave

carmichael, CA, 95608

K-6Public
B

Ralph Richardson Center

4848 cottage way

carmichael, CA, 95608

K-12Public
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Carmichael near 8740 Fair Oaks Blvd

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 8740 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael

Groceries

1/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

2/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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