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Rail Road Flat, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rail Road Flat Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rail Road Flat, CA is a Studio unit found at Shepherd Street Apartments priced from $1,295. Pleasant Valley in the Diamond Place neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rail Road Flat apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shepherd Street Apartments165 Shepherd StStudio,1BA$1,295
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,500
Cambridge Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,650
The Highland ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$1,700
Harvest ApartmentsMustang2BR,1BA$1,744

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rail Road Flat, CA and Nearby

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rail Road Flat area is the $2.23 price per square foot 2BD 2BTH B1 Model at Broadstone Villas in the in the The Promontory neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Rail Road Flat apartment is the B1 (Cottonwood) Model at Preserve at Blue Ravine Apartments starting at $2,153 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the The Promontory neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rail Road Flat apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Broadstone Villas2BD 2BTH B12BR,2BA$2.23
Preserve at Blue Ravine ApartmentsB1 (Cottonwood)2BR,2BA$1.96
El Dorado VillageThe Redwood1BR,1BA$1.87
WATERFORD PLACEThe Cascade2BR,2BA$2.15
Lake Forest at El Dorado HillsAlderwood1BR,1BA$2.27
Harvest ApartmentsMustang2BR,1BA$1.78
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.56
Sierra OaksPlumas2BR,1BA$2.27
River's Edge ApartmentsThe Brook2BR,2BA$2.02
Shepherd Street Apartments165 Shepherd StStudio ,1BA$1.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rail Road Flat

What type of rentals are currently available in Rail Road Flat?

There are currently 39 Apartments for Rent in Rail Road Flat, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,295 to $5,250. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rail Road Flat ranging from $1,200 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rail Road Flat?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rail Road Flat ranges from $1,200 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,274.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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