Cheap Homes for Rent in El Dorado County, CA from $1,500 (16 Rentals)

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property at 5030 Newtown Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5030 Newtown Rd

PlacervilleCA95667
property at 6885 Kings Row Dr

$1,995

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$1,995

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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6885 Kings Row Dr

Grizzly FlatsCA95636

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property at 4924 Golden St

$2,075

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$2,075

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4924 Golden St

Pollock PinesCA95726

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property at 6540 Browns Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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6540 Browns Rd

PlacervilleCA95667

Cheapest Available El Dorado County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Dorado County, 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 County 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
Cameron Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,468
3728 Primrose RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,520
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Dorado County, CA

As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Dorado County area is the $2.18 price per square foot Two Bedroom Apartment Model at Copper Hill Apartments in the in the The Promontory neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value El Dorado County apartment is the 2BD 2BTH G2 Model at LeSarra starting at $2,491 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the The Promontory 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.
Copper Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$2.18
LeSarra2BD 2BTH G22BR,2BA$2.45
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.61
Willow View Apartments2 Bedroon 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.21
The Highland ApartmentsPlan B2BR,1BA$2.09
Cameron Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
El Dorado VillageThe Redwood1BR,1BA$2.50
Cameron OaksResidence 11BR,1BA$2.52
KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
El Dorado Haven1 Bed 60% AMI1BR,1BA$2.36

Frequently Asked Questions about El Dorado County

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

There are currently 287 Apartments for Rent in El Dorado County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,003 to $8,031. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Dorado County ranging from $1,575 to $6,500.

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 $1,575 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,804.

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 $1,003 to $5,644, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $6,499. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,750.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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