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4254 Howard Cir

Diamond SpringsCA95619

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in El Dorado, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/14/2026

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$2,050$1,7501

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 El Dorado Haven in the Diamond Place neighborhood priced from $723. 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 Haven1 Bed1BR,1BA$723
KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Mangini Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,341

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

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Dorado area is the $2.15 price per square foot Pevensey Model at Sherwood at Iron Point in the in the The Promontory neighborhood starting from $2,317. The second greatest value El Dorado apartment is the Briarwood Model at Lake Forest at El Dorado Hills starting at $2,330 with a $2.33 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.
Sherwood at Iron PointPevensey2BR,2BA$2.15
Lake Forest at El Dorado HillsBriarwood2BR,1BA$2.33
Bidwell PointeSerene2BR,2BA$2.24
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.72
Cameron Ridge2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.87
Willow View Apartments2 Bedroon 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.21
306 S Church St2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.98
KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
El Dorado Haven1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Mangini Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.37

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Dorado

What type of rentals are currently available in El Dorado?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in El Dorado, CA with pricing that ranges from $723 to $4,795. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Dorado ranging from $1,250 to $6,950.

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 $1,250 to $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,910.

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