Last updated on October 2, 2026

Average rent in
El Dorado Hills, CA

Median rent

Median rent in El Dorado Hills

$3,295/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in El Dorado Hills is $3,295 per month as of September 2026. This is 73% above the national average rent, or $1,395 more per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in El Dorado Hills

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of El Dorado Hills rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in El Dorado Hills, CA

Average rent prices in El Dorado Hills have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in El Dorado Hills, CA

Rent prices in El Dorado Hills vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in El Dorado Hills is $2,000, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in El Dorado Hills run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,080.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,600

6%

29%

2 bedroom

$1,995

1%

19%

3 bedroom

$2,900

7%

11%

4 bedroom

$3,850

11%

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in El Dorado Hills, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in El Dorado Hills, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in El Dorado Hills and Arden Arcade by all bedroom counts and property types.

El Dorado Hills

Median rent price$3,295
increased by73%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,095
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in El Dorado Hills, CA is 57% higher than the median rent in Arden Arcade, CA.

Discover rentals in El Dorado Hills, CA

4125 Monte Verde Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in El Dorado Hills

1740 Green Valley Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in El Dorado Hills

4Br/2.5Ba Home on Acreage in El Dorado Hills

1740 Green Valley Rd #NA, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,000

1902 Foster Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in El Dorado Hills

4 beds

3 baths

$3,395

$3,195

Price drop

4040 Monte Verde Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in El Dorado Hills

5 beds

3 baths

$3,850

$3,500

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for El Dorado Hills, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the El Dorado Hills rental market.

How much is rent in El Dorado Hills?

The average rent in El Dorado Hills is $3,295 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in El Dorado Hills?

Average rent prices in El Dorado Hills have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does El Dorado Hills rent compare to the national average?

Rent in El Dorado Hills is 73% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,395 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in El Dorado Hills?

To comfortably afford rent in El Dorado Hills, you'd need to earn approximately $132,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in El Dorado Hills?

March offers the lowest rental prices in El Dorado Hills, running about 10% below May's peak rates, making it the best time for budget-conscious apartment hunting.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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