Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Dorado, CA from $600 (26 Rentals)

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Mangini Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mangini Place

14776 Mangini PkwyFolsom, CA 95630
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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: 09/13/2025

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$4,295$1,6005

Cheapest Available El Dorado Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Dorado, CA is a Studio unit found at Bidwell Pointe in the Folsom Area neighborhood priced from $1,500. Cameron Ridge in the Cameron Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,530. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Dorado apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bidwell PointeStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Cameron Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,530
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,600
Canyon Terrace ApartmentsThe Plateau1BR,1BA$1,641
Cambridge Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,650
Cameron Oaks1BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$1,650
The Highland ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$1,700
1000 Sibley Apt Homes2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,795
Fairmont at Willowcreek1A1BR,1BA$1,796
Sierra OaksLassen1BR,1BA$1,799

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

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Dorado area is the $2.40 price per square foot 1BD 1BTH F3 Model at LeSarra in the in the The Promontory neighborhood starting from $2,565. The second greatest value El Dorado apartment is the Alderwood Model at Lake Forest at El Dorado Hills starting at $2,299 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Governor Village 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.
LeSarra1BD 1BTH F31BR,1BA$2.40
Lake Forest at El Dorado HillsAlderwood1BR,1BA$2.32
Bidwell PointeSerene2BR,2BA$2.24
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.67
Cameron Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80
Overlook at Blue RavineSonoma1BR,1BA$2.35
WATERFORD PLACEThe Vista1BR,1BA$2.40
Sherwood at Iron PointNottingham1BR,1BA$2.44
Cameron Oaks1BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$2.26
Cambridge Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.44

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El Dorado, CA

Ranked #195

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Bidwell Pointe listed at $1,500.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Dorado Apartment is $1,530 at Cameron Ridge.

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 $1,600 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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