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830 Pleasant Valley Rd

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Dorado?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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El Dorado Studio Apartments | $2,057 | $1,500 | $3,286 |
El Dorado 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,315 | $1,325 | $4,387 |
El Dorado 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $1,500 | $5,272 |
El Dorado 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,987 | $1,765 | $3,495 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in El Dorado, CA
Pricing Updated: 07/29/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Del Oro Townhouses | $1,500 | $1,500 | 1 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pleasant Valley | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,500 |
Bidwell Pointe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Cambridge Gardens | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
The Highland Apartments | Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Cameron Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Broadstone Villas | 2BD 2BTH B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
The Falls at Willow Creek | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.42 |
Preserve at Blue Ravine Apartments | B1 (Cottonwood) | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
El Dorado Village | The Redwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Lake Forest at El Dorado Hills | Alderwood | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Bidwell Pointe | Serene | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
Pleasant Valley | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Cameron Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
Sierra Oaks | Plumas | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Oak Brook Apartments | Amber | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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