
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the El Sereno Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,700 (28 Rentals)


4780 Templeton St

5122 Huntington Dr S

5388 Poplar Blvd

2344 Vandalia Ave

4929 Lynnfield St

5122 Oakland Ave
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2918 N Eastern Ave

4938 Navarro St

3125 Vaquero Ave

3216-3222 Warwick Ave

5206-5210 Navarro St

3839 Portola Ave

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5355 Oakland

3502 Copeland Pl

Locke

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2433 Eastern Ave

Vista Monterey Apartments

4444 Huntington Dr
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3755 Locke Ave

College Palms Apartments

Casa Portola

101 Westmont Dr

3111 W Ramona Rd

3101 W Ramona Rd
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El Sereno, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Sereno?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Sereno Studio Apartments | $1,363 | $1,295 | $1,500 |
El Sereno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,781 | $1,700 | $1,900 |
| El Sereno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,577 | $1,983 | $2,875 |
| El Sereno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,593 | $2,300 | $2,800 |
| El Sereno 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,384 | $2,539 | $3,950 |
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Best Local Schools in El Sereno, Los Angeles, CA
Woodrow Wilson Senior High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Sereno Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in El Sereno?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Sereno is under $2,726.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Sereno?
The cheapest apartment in El Sereno is 5030/ 5034 Valley Blvd which is listed at $1,581, while the average apartment in El Sereno costs $3,525.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Sereno?
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 2 regular apartments in El Sereno 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 Sereno?
Cheap apartments in El Sereno have an average cost of $564 which is $2,961 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Sereno.
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