
Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Dorado, CA from $600 (13 Rentals)
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Diamond Village Apartments

Knolls at Green Valley - Income Restrictions

Cameron Ridge

Bidwell Pointe

Cameron Oaks

Cambridge Gardens

Vineyards at Valley View

The Highland Apartments

4791 Pleasant Valley Grange Rd

50 E Bidwell St

6461 Pleasant Valley Rd
El Dorado, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Dorado?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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El Dorado Studio Apartments | $1,878 | $1,500 | $2,020 |
El Dorado 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,260 | $651 | $4,202 |
El Dorado 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,561 | $783 | $4,907 |
El Dorado 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,861 | $907 | $3,645 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in El Dorado, CA
Pricing Updated: 04/14/2025Current apartment rentals in the El Dorado, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for El Dorado Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Del Oro Townhouses | $1,730 | $651 | 10 |
Cheapest Available El Dorado Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in El Dorado, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Diamond Village Apartments in the Diamond Place neighborhood priced from $651. Knolls at Green Valley - Income Restrictions in the Cameron Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Dorado apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Diamond Village Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $651 |
Knolls at Green Valley - Income Restrictions | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Pleasant Valley | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,500 |
Bidwell Pointe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Cameron Oaks | 1BD, 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Dorado, CA and Nearby
As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Dorado area is the $2.31 price per square foot 2BD 2BTH G8 Model at LeSarra in the in the The Promontory neighborhood starting from $2,610. The second greatest value El Dorado apartment is the Serene Model at Bidwell Pointe starting at $2,200 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the The Summit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Dorado apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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LeSarra | 2BD 2BTH G8 | 2BR,2BA | $2.31 |
Bidwell Pointe | Serene | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
Pleasant Valley | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Willow View Apartments | 2 Bedroon 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
Cameron Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
Sierra Oaks | 2-Bed, 1.25-Bath, 880 SqFt, Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Preserve at Blue Ravine Apartments | A1 (Willow) | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Knolls at Green Valley - Income Restrictions | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Cameron Oaks | 1BD, 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Diamond Village Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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Getting Around El Dorado, CA
Walk Score®
27 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
22 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
2 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Dorado Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in El Dorado?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Dorado is under $1,733.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Dorado?
The cheapest apartment in El Dorado is Diamond Village Apartments which is listed at $651, while the average apartment in El Dorado costs $1,730.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Dorado?
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 6 regular apartments in El Dorado that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in El Dorado?
Cheap apartments in El Dorado have an average cost of $914 which is $816 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Dorado.
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