American Canyon, CA

95 Apartments for Rent

American Canyon is the Gateway to Napa County, which is the home of wine production in the United States. Some of the most famous vineyards are just a short drive away, including Duckhorn Vineyards, Rutherford Hill Winery, Jericho Canyon Vineyards, Marcassin and more.

The residents of American Canyon call their small town the Gateway to the Napa Valley. This is because it's the southernmost city and entrance to the illustrious Napa Valley. The city was once even called Napa Junction! Today, American Canyon is the second most populated city in the Napa Valley, only next to Napa itself. American Canyon is a lovely suburban, Californian city where it's easy to have a quiet life. It's also a great place to experience some of America's best amenities, just a short drive away from San Francisco and the beautiful land, wineries and resorts of the Napa Valley.

Moving to American Canyon

So, you've heard the call of the wild and it's time for you to move to American Canyon. Luckily for you, the city has a range of rental properties for you to choose from -- from 3 bedroom houses for rent to 2 bedroom apartments for rent. You can use an apartments locator to find them -- but it can pay to do some research about which neighborhood you want to end up in before you start.

Collins/Lowell: This northeastern corner neighborhood of American Canyons is both the nicest and the safest. This is because it's the part of town that touches the beautiful Napa Valley! Expect to find expensive property here, including mansions -- this is definitely not the place to look If you're looking for affordable apartments with paid utilities in American Canyon.

City Center: If you want the most affordable housing in town, it's best to look in American Canyon's city center. This area is the commercial area in town, so the crime rate is a bit higher. The payoff, though, is that real estate is a bit cheaper, so you might be able to find a budget-friendly abode. This is a good place to be if you want easy access to stores, restaurants and entertainment. This is the southernmost area of American Canyon, farthest from the valley.

Lombard/Brazos: The western portion of American Canyon is also extremely nice and upscale. Expect to find lots of single family homes, but there are some apartment gems mixed in. If you want an upscale rental life, this is definitely the area to hone in on.

Living in American Canyon

It's hard to talk about American Canyon without also mentioning the Napa Valley. The town is the gateway to the beautiful, deluxe vineyard region, so people here often spend time visiting vineyards and drinking wine. Sometimes, American Canyon feels like a pass-through point on the way to the Valley, but there's actually a lot more here than some might expect.

People who live here full time live pretty quiet suburban lives. They are very into the environment, and tons of green initiatives are headed up here. People like to spend time outside -- hiking, biking, walking and running. People here also have cars to get into and out of the Valley and San Francisco -- but most cars are electric or hybrid!