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Talavera
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$1,990 - $4,794
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Talavera

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: 05/04/2026

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$1,550$1,00310

Cheapest Available El Dorado Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Dorado, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at El Dorado Haven in the Diamond Place neighborhood priced from $1,003. KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY in the Cameron Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Dorado apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
El Dorado Haven3 Bed 30% AMI3BR,1BA$1,003
KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Mangini Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,341
Cameron Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,468
Bidwell PointeStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,550
306 S Church St2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,585
Canyon Terrace ApartmentsThe Plateau1BR,1BA$1,769
Oak Brook ApartmentsAmber1BR,1BA$1,815
WATERFORD PLACEThe Vista1BR,1BA$1,875

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

As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Dorado area is the $1.99 price per square foot Tahoe Model at Overlook at Blue Ravine in the in the The Promontory neighborhood starting from $2,205. The second greatest value El Dorado apartment is the Pevensey Model at Sherwood at Iron Point starting at $2,297 with a $2.13 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.
Overlook at Blue RavineTahoe2BR,2BA$1.99
Sherwood at Iron PointPevensey2BR,2BA$2.13
Bidwell PointeSerene2BR,2BA$2.24
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.61
Willow View Apartments2 Bedroon 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.21
Cameron Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
Preserve at Blue Ravine ApartmentsA1 (Willow)1BR,1BA$2.30
306 S Church St2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.98
KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
El Dorado Haven1 Bed 60% AMI1BR,1BA$2.36

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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Dorado Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Dorado?

The cheapest apartment in El Dorado is KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in El Dorado costs $1,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Dorado?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in El Dorado that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in El Dorado?

Cheap apartments in El Dorado have an average cost of $1,273 which is $277 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Dorado.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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