Cheap Homes for Rent in El Dorado County, CA from $1,150 (20 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in El Dorado County.

property at 670 Via Montanosa
$1,449

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,449

Total Monthly Price$1,449
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

670 Via Montanosa

PlacervilleCA95667

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property at 6604 Ridgeway Dr
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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6604 Ridgeway Dr

Pollock PinesCA95726

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property at 648 Roger Ave
$1,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 19
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648 Roger Ave

South Lake TahoeCA96150

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property at 2837 Hocking St
$2,150

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Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2837 Hocking St

PlacervilleCA95667

Best Value Homes for Rent in El Dorado County, CA

As of September 16, 2026 the best value rental home in the El Dorado County area is the $1.50 price per square foot 6801 Sagittarius Rd Model at 6801 Sagittarius Rd in the El Dorado County neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value El Dorado County rental home is the 2232 Marshall Trail Model at 2232 Marshall Trail in the Pioneer Village neighborhood starting at $4,700 with a $2.13 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Dorado County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6801 Sagittarius Rd6801 Sagittarius Rd3BR, 2.5BA$1.50
2232 Marshall Trail2232 Marshall Trail3BR, 3BA$2.13
4061 Monte Verde Dr4061 Monte Verde Dr4BR, 2BA$1.74
7064 6th Ave7064 6th Ave4BR, 3BA$2.76
2282 Blitzen Rd2282 Blitzen Rd2BR, 1.5BA$2.26
6604 Ridgeway Dr6604 Ridgeway Dr2BR, 1BA$1.67
1320 Bonanza Ave1320 Bonanza Ave2BR, 1BA$2.60
2837 Hocking St2837 Hocking St3BR, 1BA$2.32
3161 Berkeley Ave, Unit D shared3161 Berkeley Ave2BR, 1BA$2.00
670 Via Montanosa670 Via Montanosa1BR, 1BA$2.56

Frequently Asked Questions about El Dorado County

What type of rentals are currently available in El Dorado County?

There are currently 294 Apartments for Rent in El Dorado County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,206 to $9,739. There are also 115 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Dorado County ranging from $1,150 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in El Dorado County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in El Dorado County ranges from $1,150 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,276.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in El Dorado County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in El Dorado County range from $1,671 to $9,739, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $4,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,837.

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