Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 30, 2026
Average rent in
Carmichael, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Carmichael, CA rent slipped 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,695/month. Month to month rent is essentially flat, with renters paying $13 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Carmichael is 13.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 80 total rentals offering a smaller market size for renters seeking value in the Sacramento area.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Carmichael run around $1,464/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,395/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,725/month. Larger units reach $3,235/month for 4+ bedrooms, with 3-bedrooms at a median of $2,350/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Carmichael
$1,695/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Carmichael is $1,695 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $255 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carmichael
80
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carmichael rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carmichael, CA
Average rent prices in Carmichael have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Carmichael run $1,399 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,464 |  2% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,395 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,725 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,350 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,235 | 20% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Del Dayo Riviera | $2,295 | |
Larchmont Hills | $1,712 | |
Lincoln Oaks | $1,725 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,595 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,845 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,300 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,464
Last 30 days
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,235
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
15%
Del Dayo Riviera
Average rent
$2,295
Larchmont Hills
Average rent
$1,712
Lincoln Oaks
Average rent
$1,725
Apartments
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,845
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
7%
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
13%lower than the national median
22%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carmichael, CA is 29% lower than the median rent in Antelope, CA.
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1%Discover rentals in Carmichael, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carmichael
2 beds
1 bath
$1,249
House for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Carmichael
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
$1,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5409 El Camino Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8670 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4206 Casa Blanca Ln, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4033 Mcclain Way, Carmichael, CA 95608
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$1,975
Apartment for rent
12h ago
5324 Marconi Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$1,895
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Oakpoint Apartments, Carmichael, CA 95608
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,840
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
5844 Garden Park Ct, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,725–$1,775
Apartment for rent
3d ago
6145 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5700 Marconi Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carmichael
1 bed
1 bath
$1,549
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
5915 Kenneth Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Condo for rent
Available Jun 7
13h ago
Verified
5844 Garden Park Ct, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,725–$1,775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5344 Marconi Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,595
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
5844 Garden Park Ct, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,725–$1,775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Condo for rent
Available Jun 7
4h ago
Verified
5915 Kenneth Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8670 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
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 $1,695 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carmichael?
Average rent prices in Carmichael have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Carmichael rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carmichael is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $255 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Carmichael?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Carmichael are Larchmont Hills ($1,712/mo), Lincoln Oaks ($1,725/mo), and Del Dayo Riviera ($2,295/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carmichael?
To comfortably afford rent in Carmichael, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/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).