Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Dorado, CA from $600 (13 Rentals)

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Mangini Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mangini Place

14776 Mangini PkwyFolsom, CA 95630
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in El Dorado, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/29/2025

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Del Oro Townhouses$1,500$1,5001

Cheapest Available El Dorado Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Dorado, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Pleasant Valley in the Diamond Place neighborhood priced from $1,500. Bidwell Pointe in the Folsom Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Dorado apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,500
Bidwell PointeStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Cambridge Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,650
The Highland ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$1,700
Cameron Ridge2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,730

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

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Dorado area is the $2.23 price per square foot 2BD 2BTH B1 Model at Broadstone Villas in the in the The Promontory neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value El Dorado apartment is the C1 Model at The Falls at Willow Creek starting at $2,722 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the The Promontory neighborhood. 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.
Broadstone Villas2BD 2BTH B12BR,2BA$2.23
The Falls at Willow CreekC13BR,2BA$2.42
Preserve at Blue Ravine ApartmentsB1 (Cottonwood)2BR,2BA$2.04
El Dorado VillageThe Redwood1BR,1BA$1.87
Lake Forest at El Dorado HillsAlderwood1BR,1BA$2.27
Bidwell PointeSerene2BR,2BA$2.24
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.56
Cameron Ridge2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.82
Sierra OaksPlumas2BR,1BA$2.27
Oak Brook ApartmentsAmber1BR,1BA$2.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Dorado, CA

Ranked #150

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around El Dorado, CA

Walk Score®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

22 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,650 at Cambridge Gardens.

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 $1,500 at Pleasant Valley.

What is the most affordable El Dorado Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap El Dorado Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cambridge Gardens and starts from $1,850.

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