
Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Dorado Hills, CA from $1,325 (27 Rentals)
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El Dorado Village

Vineyards at Valley View

323 Kipps Ln, Unit A2

Lake Forest at El Dorado Hills

Element 79
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KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY

Cameron Ridge

2361 Bass Lake Rd
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Cameron Oaks

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Talavera Apartments

Pique at Iron Point
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Glenview Apartments

Cambridge Gardens

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Sierra Oaks

Gold Oaks Apartments

3289 Amethyst Ln
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3080 Cambridge Rd

108 Esplanade Cir

3249 Wilkinson Rd
El Dorado Hills, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Dorado Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap El Dorado Hills Studio Apartments | $1,871 | $1,449 | $2,293 |
| Cheap El Dorado Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,377 | $1,325 | $3,629 |
| Cheap El Dorado Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,879 | $1,595 | $4,795 |
| Cheap El Dorado Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,615 | $1,765 | $3,114 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in El Dorado Hills, CA
Pricing Updated: 09/12/2026Current apartment rentals in the El Dorado Hills, CA area range in price from $1,325 to $4,795 with an overall median price of $2,505. The three El Dorado Hills neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lakeridge Oaks at $2,198, Windsor Point at $2,299, and Marina Woods at $2,330. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for El Dorado Hills Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeridge Oaks | $2,198 | $1,346 | 36 |
| Windsor Point | $2,299 | $2,000 | 9 |
| Marina Woods | $2,330 | $2,195 | 6 |
| The Summit | $2,330 | $2,195 | 6 |
| Ridgeview West | $2,494 | $1,795 | 56 |
| Governor Village | $2,495 | $1,795 | 51 |
| The Promontory | $2,495 | $1,346 | 73 |
| Bramasole at Serrano | $2,499 | $1,325 | 48 |
| Serrano Village | $2,499 | $1,325 | 48 |
| Stonegate Village | $2,623 | $1,795 | 38 |
Cheapest Available El Dorado Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in El Dorado Hills, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY in the Cameron Park neighborhood priced from $1,325. Cameron Ridge in the Cameron Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,448. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Dorado Hills apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Cameron Ridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
| The Highland Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| El Dorado Village | The Redwood | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Copper Hill Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Vineyards at Valley View | The Shenandoah | 1BR,1BA | $2,182 |
| Cameron Oaks | Residence 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,186 |
| Lake Forest at El Dorado Hills | Briarwood | 2BR,1BA | $2,199 |
| Anindell Folsom 55+ Residences | Ellis | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Element 79 | 1x1 A2 JR | 1BR,1BA | $2,376 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Dorado Hills, CA
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Dorado Hills area is the $1.96 price per square foot Zinfandel Model at Sterling Ranch Apartments in the in the The Promontory neighborhood starting from $2,899. The second greatest value El Dorado Hills apartment is the 2BD 2BTH G6 Model at LeSarra starting at $2,988 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the The Promontory neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Dorado Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Ranch Apartments | Zinfandel | 3BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| LeSarra | 2BD 2BTH G6 | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| Pique at Iron Point | 2 Bedroom B | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
| Lake Forest at El Dorado Hills | Alderwood | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Cameron Oaks | Residence 2 Upgraded | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| The Highland Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Copper Hill Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| El Dorado Village | The Redwood | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Cameron Ridge | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.20 |
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What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Dorado Hills?
The cheapest apartment in El Dorado Hills is KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in El Dorado Hills costs $2,505.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Dorado Hills?
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 20 regular apartments in El Dorado Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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