
Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Dorado, AR from $475 (46 Rentals)
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The Dels El Dorado

1318 N Mosby Ave

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Oakhurst Apartments

The Legacy at El Dorado

Z-AndMark Crown Ridge of El Dorado

Williams Court Apartments

Crown Ridge El Dorado

The Vineyards of El Dorado
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The Dels Magnolia

Heights Ruston

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Palmwood Place

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Oak Tree Apartments

Lakeview Place & Twin Lakes

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Meadowview Apartments

Westbrook Villa

Global Ruston
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Preston Apartments

Cinnamon Court

Shadow Creek

Peaks of Ruston - Senior living

266 Main St

600 N Adams St
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Shadow Forest Apartments

2366 Dawson Dr

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1047 Sanders Ln

417 Greening St NW

194 Ouachita 54

307 E Colorado Ave

131 Greene Ln

162 Dunbar St
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El Dorado, AR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Dorado?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Studio Apartments | $826 | $475 | $1,059 |
| El Dorado 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $589 | $2,424 |
| El Dorado 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $695 | $2,619 |
| El Dorado 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,430 | $585 | $2,750 |
| El Dorado 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,113 | $485 | $2,040 |
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Cheapest Available El Dorado Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in El Dorado, AR is a Studio unit found at The Dels Magnolia priced from $475. Heights Ruston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $485. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Dorado apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dels Magnolia | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $475 |
| Heights Ruston | D3 | 4BR,2BA | $485 |
| Gran Creûx Estate | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $550 |
| Palmwood Place | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $589 |
| Royal Crest Apartments | 1 Bedroom 565 SqFt | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
| Park Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Charleston Square Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $690 |
| Terrace Villa | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Pine Valley Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Oakhurst Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $744 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Dorado, AR and Nearby
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Dorado area is the $0.45 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at The Preserve at Tech in the starting from $685. The second greatest value El Dorado apartment is the 3BD 2BTH Model at Preston Apartments starting at $950 with a $0.81 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for El Dorado apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Preserve at Tech | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,4BA | $0.45 |
| Preston Apartments | 3BD 2BTH | 3BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| Contempo Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhome (w/ W/D) | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| Palmwood Place | 4 Bed/1.5 Bath | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| Jefferson Terrace Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Oakhurst Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Terrace Villa | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| The Annex of Ruston | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Pine Valley Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Charleston Square Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Dorado Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in El Dorado?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in El Dorado is at The Dels Magnolia listed at $475.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Dorado Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Dorado Apartment is $589 at Palmwood Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Dorado Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Dorado is starting from $695 at Royal Crest Apartments.
What is the most affordable El Dorado Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap El Dorado Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gran Creûx Estate and starts from $795.
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