Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 14, 2026
Average rent in
Carmichael, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Carmichael, CA rent slipped 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,675/month. Renters today are paying $94 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak in late 2024.
Compared to national trends
Carmichael sits 14.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 72 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Carmichael run around $1,464/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,375/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,697/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,148/month. The rental inventory is mostly 1- and 2-bedroom units, which make up 78% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Carmichael
$1,675/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Carmichael is $1,675 per month as of July 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carmichael
72
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carmichael rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carmichael, CA
Average rent prices in Carmichael have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Carmichael, CA
Rent prices in Carmichael vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carmichael is $1,595, whereas a house costs $2,380. 1-bedroom apartments in Carmichael run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,464 |  2% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,375 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,697 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,147 | 1% | 30% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Del Dayo Riviera | $1,835 | |
Larchmont Hills | $1,660 | |
Lincoln Oaks | $1,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,595 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 37% | 9% | |
Houses | $2,380 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,464
Last 30 days
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,697
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,147
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
30%
Del Dayo Riviera
Average rent
$1,835
Larchmont Hills
Average rent
$1,660
Lincoln Oaks
Average rent
$1,750
Apartments
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
37%
Last year
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,380
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Carmichael, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Carmichael, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Carmichael and Antelope by all bedroom counts and property types.
Carmichael
14%lower than the national median
25%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carmichael, CA is 31% lower than the median rent in Antelope, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,443
6%$1,807
2%$2,650
2%$2,100
3%$2,795
6%$2,895
7%$1,997
19%$1,895
12%$2,825
10%$2,750
$1,800
1%$2,185
11%Discover rentals in Carmichael, CA
4d ago
5000 Marconi Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5939 Sutter Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4700 Marconi Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,445
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
5844 Garden Park Ct, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,525
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Carmichael
3 beds
2 baths
$3,100
House for rent
22h ago
Apartment for rent in Carmichael
5420 Marconi Ave #5422, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carmichael
2 beds
1 bath
$2,335
$2,135
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
5725 Woodleigh Dr, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
5844 Garden Park Ct, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,525
Apartment for rent
7m ago
5241 Marconi Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Carmichael
3451 Verla St, Carmichael, CA 95608
3 beds
2 baths
$2,795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
8633 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
5844 Garden Park Ct, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,525
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
5915 Kenneth Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$1,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2548 Walnut Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
5325 El Camino Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
2 baths
$1,825
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
5844 Garden Park Ct, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,525
Apartment for rent
14h ago
8327 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4700 Marconi Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,445
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
5325 El Camino Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
2 baths
$1,825
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Carmichael, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Carmichael rental market.
How much is rent in Carmichael?
The average rent in Carmichael is $1,675 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carmichael?
Average rent prices in Carmichael have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Carmichael rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carmichael is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Carmichael?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Carmichael are Larchmont Hills ($1,660/mo), Lincoln Oaks ($1,750/mo), and Del Dayo Riviera ($1,835/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carmichael?
To comfortably afford rent in Carmichael, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Carmichael?
Carmichael's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,800 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 52% of the market, followed by one-bedroom units at 25%.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).