El Dorado Hills

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El Dorado Hills, CA

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Friendly residents and outdoor recreation abound in this Sacramento suburb

Suburban Outdoors Welcoming Lake Active

With a nearby lake and vibrant community, it’s easy to see why renters of all types flock to El Dorado Hills, located 30 miles east of Downtown Sacramento. There’s a variety of rentals scattered around this vibrant locale, including modern and upscale apartments to hip Cali-style single-family homes. El Dorado Hills is a showcase of West Coast beauty. After all, the California Welcome Center is located in the heart of the neighborhood along U.S. Highway 50.

Folsom Lake and Browns Ravine Recreation Area make El Dorado Hills perfect for outdoor lovers, while a number of community parks add to the overall vibrant atmosphere. Green Valley Road near Franciscan Village holds a number of retails and restaurants options, and with Sacramento so close it’s easy to enjoy a day in the bustle of the capital city.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in El Dorado Hills, CA is $2,116 for one bedroom, $2,463 for two bedrooms, and $2,803 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in El Dorado Hills has decreased by -4.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,116/month
767 Sq Ft
House
$3,630/month
2,313 Sq Ft
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Transportation

30

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

27

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Jackson Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

459 Students

9
out of 10

Lakeview Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

545 Students

8
out of 10

Silva Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

435 Students

8
out of 10

William Brooks Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

365 Students

8
out of 10

Oak Meadow Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

496 Students

7
out of 10

Oak Ridge High

Public

Grades 8-12

2,516 Students

9
out of 10

Rolling Hills Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

817 Students

8
out of 10

Marina Village Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

736 Students

8
out of 10

Oak Ridge High

Public

Grades 8-12

2,516 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
  • Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
  • Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Sacramento International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.