Rent in Carmichael, CA
Across Carmichael's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,045 a month, with figures from $1,699–$2,201. The highest typical rent is in 95609 ($2,170) and the lowest in 95608 ($1,920). Owner-occupied homes in Sacramento County pay about 0.73% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,640 | $1,429–$1,742 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,688 | $1,472–$1,793 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $2,045 | $1,699–$2,201 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $2,649 | $2,083–$2,887 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $2,994 | $2,174–$3,329 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Carmichael ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Carmichael, CA?
- About $2,045 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,699–$2,201. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Carmichael, CA?
- About $1,688 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,472–$1,793. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Carmichael, CA?
- About $2,649 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,083–$2,887. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Carmichael, CA?
- About $1,640 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,429–$1,742. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Carmichael, CA?
- About $2,994 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,174–$3,329. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Carmichael ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 95609 has the highest typical rent at $2,170 a month, and 95608 the lowest at $1,920.
- What is the property tax rate in Carmichael, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Sacramento County pay a typical 0.73% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Carmichael rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).