How much does it cost to rent in El Dorado Hills, CA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in El Dorado Hills, CA is $3,156. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is El Dorado Hills cheaper than other California cities?

El Dorado Hills is one of the pricier cities in California, ranking #123 out of 387 cities tracked at $3,156/mo.

When was El Dorado Hills rent data last updated?

El Dorado Hills rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · CA

El Dorado Hills

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Pop. 51,026·123rd most expensive in California·El Dorado Hills rents are up 8.5% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$3,156/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.5%

Month-over-Month

+8.1%

vs US Median

+$1,191

Rising (Monthly)

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El Dorado Hills · $3,156

More expensive than 93% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

53/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where El Dorado Hills's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$3,156/mo

Expected by trend

$3,205/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where El Dorado Hills's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,350

1 BR

$2,490

2 BR

$3,090

3 BR

$4,190

4 BR+

$4,840

Research median

$3,090/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$37,872/yr

At $3,156/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.5% YoY, +8.1% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

El Dorado Hills, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 59.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

51,026

Median income

$165,349

Median age

45.7

Renters

12.5%

Age distribution

24.3%

12.5%

27.8%

14.6%

20.8%

Under 1824.3%

18–3412.5%

35–5427.8%

55–6414.6%

65+20.8%

Gender

49.1%

50.9%

Male49.1%

Female50.9%

Race & ethnicity

69.8%

13.4%

White69.8%

Black1.5%

Hispanic10.5%

Asian13.4%

Other4.9%

Education (25+)

26.5%

59.9%

No HS diploma1.8%

HS diploma11.7%

Some college26.5%

Bachelor's+59.9%

Housing tenure

87.5%

12.5%

Owner87.5%

Renter12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How El Dorado Hills, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,464 → $3,156

up 28.1%

Income

$139,810 → $165,349

up 18.3%

Population

48,612 → 51,026

up 5.0%

Renter share

13.7% → 12.5%

-1.2 pts

Bachelor's+

55.3% → 59.9%

+4.6 pts

Median age

44.6 → 45.7

+1.1 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in El Dorado Hills, CA has climbed by $692 per month, settling near $3,156 after starting the period at $2,464. Household income in the area moved from $139,810 to $165,349 across the same window, up 18.3% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 9.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 48,612 to 51,026 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 55.3% to 59.9%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in El Dorado Hills, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in El Dorado Hills on your salary?

At $3,156/mo, how El Dorado Hills rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 34% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 47.8% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 41.5% income

rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 23.2% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 18.2% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 51.1% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 56.6% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 45.9% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

El Dorado Hills rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in El Dorado Hills. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in El Dorado Hills, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in El Dorado Hills is $3,156/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,350/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,090/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,490/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,190/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($165,349/yr), El Dorado Hills ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is El Dorado Hills an affordable city for renters?

El Dorado Hills is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,156/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($165,349/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. El Dorado Hills falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in El Dorado Hills?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $126,000/year (~$61/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,156/mo in El Dorado Hills. The local median household income is $165,349/yr, meaning the typical El Dorado Hills household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in El Dorado Hills?

Rent in El Dorado Hills has increased 8.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

El Dorado Hills is one of the pricier cities in California for rent, ranking #123 out of 387 tracked cities at $3,156/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than El Dorado Hills?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than El Dorado Hills ($3,156/mo): Fair Oaks ($2,038/mo), Orangevale ($2,063/mo), Shingle Springs ($2,262/mo).

What percentage of El Dorado Hills residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.5% of El Dorado Hills households are renters, while 87.5% are owner-occupied. El Dorado Hills leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

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

El Dorado Hills's median rent of $3,156/mo is $1,191 (61%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #123 out of 387 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

23%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,156/mo, rent takes ~23% of El Dorado Hills's median household income ($165,349/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

El Dorado Hills 23%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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