Cheap Homes for Rent in El Dorado County, CA from $1,000 (16 Rentals)

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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 Pleasant Valley in the Diamond Place neighborhood priced from $1,500. Cambridge Gardens in the Cameron Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Dorado County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,500
Cambridge Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,650
The Highland ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$1,700
Cameron Oaks1BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$1,775
Sierra VistaAlpine1BR,1BA$1,849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Dorado County, CA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Dorado County area is the $2.05 price per square foot Two Bedroom Apartment Model at Copper Hill Apartments in the in the The Promontory neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value El Dorado County apartment is the The Redwood Model at El Dorado Village starting at $2,000 with a $1.87 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$2.05
El Dorado VillageThe Redwood1BR,1BA$1.87
Lake Forest at El Dorado HillsAlderwood1BR,1BA$2.27
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.56
Sterling Ranch ApartmentsMerlot2BR,1BA$2.48
Sierra OaksPlumas2BR,1BA$2.27
6588 Log Cabin Ln, Unit Apartment6588 Log Cabin Ln1BR,1BA$2.00
Cameron Oaks1BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$2.43
The Highland ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$2.48
Cambridge Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.44

Frequently Asked Questions about El Dorado County

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

There are currently 278 Apartments for Rent in El Dorado County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $7,400. There are also 106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Dorado County ranging from $1,000 to $9,950.

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 $1,000 to $9,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,016.

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 $1,816 to $3,322, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,950.

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