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El Dorado, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in El Dorado?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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El Dorado 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,177 | $1,425 | $3,000 |
El Dorado 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,966 | $2,000 | $4,500 |
El Dorado 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,447 | $2,500 | $4,800 |
El Dorado 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,850 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in El Dorado, CA
Pricing Updated: 07/31/2025Current 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 | $2,287 | $1,000 | 3 |
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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Dorado, CA and Nearby
As of July 31, 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 $2,737 with a $2.43 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 | $2.43 |
Preserve at Blue Ravine Apartments | B1 (Cottonwood) | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
Lake Forest at El Dorado Hills | Briarwood | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
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 |
WATERFORD PLACE | The Vista | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Oak Brook Apartments | Amber | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Dorado
What type of rentals are currently available in El Dorado?
There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in El Dorado, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,325 to $5,281. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Dorado ranging from $1,000 to $4,800.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in El Dorado?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in El Dorado ranges from $1,000 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,505.
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