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Carmichael, CA

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Just outside the city of Sacramento lies this pristine, park-like community

Suburban Convenient Quiet Park-Like Great Schools

Carmichael is a vibrant yet quiet suburban community that sits just under 11 miles east of California’s capital city, Sacramento. With its southern border formed by the American River and the rest loosely defined by major roads, Carmichael serves a convenient reprieve for families and renters look for more space, peace, and quiet, outside the already alluring Sacramento. A number of parks like Carmichael Park, Gibbons Community Park, Jensen Garden Park, and more give Carmichael an overall vibrant atmosphere. Apartment and house rentals of all varieties from the modern to the vintage, upscale to modest, mean there’s something for everyone here.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Carmichael, CA is $1,247 for a studio, $1,383 for one bedroom, $1,604 for two bedrooms, and $2,063 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carmichael has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,383/month
676 Sq Ft
House
$2,544/month
1,357 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,780/month
1,066 Sq Ft
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Transportation

63

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

4

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

61

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Mary Deterding Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

612 Students

7
out of 10

Del Dayo Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

516 Students

7
out of 10

Cameron Ranch Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

370 Students

4
out of 10

Charles Peck Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

306 Students

4
out of 10

Albert Schweitzer Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

287 Students

4
out of 10

Winston Churchill Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

935 Students

6
out of 10

John Barrett Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

672 Students

5
out of 10

Starr King K-8

Public

Grades K-8

806 Students

2
out of 10

Ralph Richardson Center

Public

Grades K-12

49 Students

Rating Unavailable

Ralph Richardson Center

Public

Grades K-12

49 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Jensen Botanical Gardens
  • Effie Yeaw Nature Center
  • Ancil Hoffman Park
  • Rossmoor Bar County Park
  • River Bend Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Sacramento International

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