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14776 Mangini PkwyFolsom, CA 95630
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El Dorado, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in El Dorado, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/05/2025

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$2,500$1,1003

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 Cameron Ridge in the Cameron Park neighborhood priced from $1,495. Pleasant Valley in the Diamond Place neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds 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
Cameron Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
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

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

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Dorado area is the $2.29 price per square foot Deerwood Model at Lake Forest at El Dorado Hills in the in the Governor Village neighborhood starting from $2,799. The second greatest value El Dorado apartment is the Calistoga Model at Overlook at Blue Ravine starting at $2,240 with a $2.11 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.
Lake Forest at El Dorado HillsDeerwood3BR,2BA$2.29
Overlook at Blue RavineCalistoga2BR,2BA$2.11
Bidwell PointeSerene2BR,2BA$2.24
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.56
Willow View Apartments2 Bedroon 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.94
Cameron Ridge2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.82
Sierra Oaks2-Bed, 1.25-Bath, 880 SqFt, Upgraded2BR,1BA$2.27
Preserve at Blue Ravine ApartmentsA1 (Willow)1BR,1BA$2.14
Oak Brook ApartmentsAmber1BR,1BA$2.42
The Legends at Willow CreekA11BR,1BA$2.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
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.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • 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 $1,495 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 $1,500 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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