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El Dorado Hills, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in El Dorado Hills, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/31/2025

Current apartment rentals in the El Dorado Hills, CA area range in price from $1,275 to $6,280 with an overall median price of $3,443. The three El Dorado Hills neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are The Summit at $1,500, Park Village at $1,799, and The Promontory at $1,799. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for El Dorado Hills Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
The Summit$2,899$1,50022
Park Village$3,462$1,799145
The Promontory$3,462$1,799119
Bramasole at Serrano$3,500$1,27596
Governor Village$3,500$1,79974
Lakeridge Oaks$3,500$1,79985
Marina Woods$3,500$1,85321
Oakridge Village$3,500$1,799149
Ridgeview West$3,500$1,799128
Serrano Village$3,500$1,27596

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 - Income Restrictions in the Cameron Park neighborhood priced from $1,275. Cameron Ridge in the Cameron Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Dorado Hills apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Knolls at Green Valley - Income Restrictions1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Cameron Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
Cambridge Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Dorado Hills, CA

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Dorado Hills area is the $2.29 price per square foot Cherrywood Model at Lake Forest at El Dorado Hills in the in the Governor Village neighborhood starting from $2,280. The second greatest value El Dorado Hills apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Cameron Ridge starting at $1,730 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Cameron Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Dorado Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lake Forest at El Dorado HillsCherrywood2BR,2BA$2.29
Cameron Ridge2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.82
Pique at Iron Point1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.62
Sterling Ranch ApartmentsMerlot2BR,1BA$2.56
Copper Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.33
El Dorado VillageThe Redwood1BR,1BA$2.50
Cameron Oaks1BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$2.47
The Highland ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$2.48
Cambridge Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.44
Knolls at Green Valley - Income Restrictions1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Dorado Hills

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

There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in El Dorado Hills, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,275 to $4,672. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Dorado Hills ranging from $1,595 to $8,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in El Dorado Hills ranges from $1,595 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,009.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in El Dorado Hills range from $1,775 to $3,696, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,425.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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