Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Dorado, CA from $1,206 (44 Rentals)

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Atwell at Folsom Ranch
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$2,311 - $3,026

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Base Rent$2,311 - $3,026
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atwell at Folsom Ranch

14481 Southpointe DrFolsom, CA 95630
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Talavera Apartments
$2,328 - $3,673

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 23

Talavera Apartments

1550 Broadstone PkyFolsom, CA 95630
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Cambridge Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Gardens

2690 Country Club DrCameron Park, CA 95682
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Sierra Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Oaks

2701 La Crescenta DrCameron Park, CA 95682
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El Dorado, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in El Dorado, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the El Dorado, CA area range in price from $1,206 to $2,495 with an overall median price of $1,783. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for El Dorado Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Del Oro Townhouses$1,783$1,2067

Cheapest Available El Dorado Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Dorado, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY in the Cameron Park neighborhood priced from $1,325. Cameron Ridge in the Cameron Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,448. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Dorado apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,325
Cameron RidgeStudioStudio, 1BA$1,448
Bidwell PointeStudioStudio, 1BA$1,500
306 S Church St2 Bed/1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1,585
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR, 2BA$1,600
Harrington GroveOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,839
Lake PointeBeachcomber1BR, 1BA$1,895
Gold Country Senior LivingOne Bedroom - A1BR, 1BA$1,895
Oak Brook ApartmentsAmber1BR, 1BA$1,899
Folsom Ranch ApartmentsCabernet1BR, 1BA$1,911

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Dorado, CA and Nearby

As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Dorado area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2 Bedroom B Model at Pique at Iron Point in the The Promontory neighborhood starting from $2,768. The second greatest value El Dorado apartment is the B1 (Cottonwood) Model at Preserve at Blue Ravine Apartments in the The Promontory neighborhood starting at $2,444 with a $2.23 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Dorado apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pique at Iron Point2 Bedroom B2BR, 2BA$2.50
Preserve at Blue Ravine ApartmentsB1 (Cottonwood)2BR, 2BA$2.23
Lake Forest at El Dorado HillsAlderwood1BR, 1BA$2.47
Bidwell PointeSerene2BR, 2BA$2.24
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR, 2BA$1.67
The Highland ApartmentsPlan B2BR, 1BA$2.09
Sierra OaksPlumas2BR, 1BA$2.39
306 S Church St2 Bed/1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.98
El Dorado VillageThe Redwood1BR, 1BA$2.50
KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Dorado Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Dorado Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Dorado Apartment is $1,325 at KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY.

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 $1,585 at 306 S Church St.

What is the most affordable El Dorado Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap El Dorado Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harrington Grove and starts from $2,529.

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