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Cheapest Available El Dorado County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Dorado County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cameron Ridge in the Cameron Park neighborhood priced from $1,449. Pleasant Valley in the Diamond Place neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Dorado County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cameron Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,449
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,600
Cameron OaksResidence 11BR,1BA$1,721
The Highland ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$1,725
Sierra OaksLassen1BR,1BA$1,799
Sierra VistaMount Rose1BR,1BA$1,885
3728 Primrose RdTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,895
El Dorado VillageThe Redwood1BR,1BA$1,950
Lake Forest at El Dorado HillsCherrywood2BR,2BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Dorado County, CA

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Dorado County area is the $2.05 price per square foot Deerwood Model at Lake Forest at El Dorado Hills in the in the Governor Village neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value El Dorado County apartment is the 2x2 B3 Model at Element 79 starting at $3,250 with a $2.71 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.
Lake Forest at El Dorado HillsDeerwood3BR,2BA$2.05
Element 792x2 B32BR,2BA$2.71
LeSarra1BD 1BTH F21BR,1BA$2.41
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.67
Cameron Ridge2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.72
El Dorado VillageThe Birch2BR,1BA$2.22
1223 Bonanza Ave, Unit 121223 Bonanza Ave2BR,1BA$2.22
Cameron OaksResidence 11BR,1BA$2.36
Sierra OaksLassen1BR,1BA$2.61
The Highland ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$2.52

Frequently Asked Questions about El Dorado County

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

There are currently 285 Apartments for Rent in El Dorado County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $8,212. There are also 100 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Dorado County ranging from $1,450 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 $1,450 to $9,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,396.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.