Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Dorado County, CA from $600 (14 Rentals)

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Trailside Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Trailside Terrace

4050 Sunset LnShingle Springs, CA 95682
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Glenview Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glenview Apartments

2361 Bass Lake DrCameron Park, CA 95682

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Carson Ridge I & II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carson Ridge I & II

2838-2848 Schnell School RdPlacerville, CA 95667
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1031 Moss Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1031 Moss Rd

1031 Moss RdSouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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Heavenly Lakes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heavenly Lakes

3640-3646 Pioneer TrailSouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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776 Tallac Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

776 Tallac Apartments

772-776 Tallac AveSouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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969 Brockway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

969 Brockway

969 Brockway AveSouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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Cheapest Available El Dorado County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Dorado County, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at El Dorado Haven in the Diamond Place neighborhood priced from $868. 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 County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
El Dorado Haven2 Bed Townhome2BR,1BA$868
KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Cameron Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,468
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,650
Sierra OaksPlumas2BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Dorado County, CA

As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Dorado County area is the $2.33 price per square foot Briarwood Model at Lake Forest at El Dorado Hills in the in the Governor Village neighborhood starting from $2,330. The second greatest value El Dorado County apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Pleasant Valley starting at $1,650 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Diamond Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Dorado County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lake Forest at El Dorado HillsBriarwood2BR,1BA$2.33
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.72
Willow View Apartments2 Bedroon 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.21
El Dorado Haven2 Bed Townhome2BR,1BA$0.95
Cameron Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
El Dorado VillageThe Redwood1BR,1BA$2.50
Sierra VistaNorthStar2BR,1BA$2.44
3139 Turner St, Unit D3139 Turner St2BR,1BA$1.88
Sierra OaksLassen1BR,1BA$2.53
KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Dorado County Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in El Dorado County is KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in El Dorado County costs $6,335.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Dorado County?

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 5 regular apartments in El Dorado County 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 County?

Cheap apartments in El Dorado County have an average cost of $229 which is $6,106 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Dorado County.

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