Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Sereno Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,400 (24 Rentals)

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2433 Eastern Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2433 Eastern Ave

2433 Eastern AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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3502 Copeland Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

3502 Copeland Pl

3502 Copeland PlLos Angeles, CA 90032
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5023 Cavanagh Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5023 Cavanagh Rd

5023 Cavanagh RdLos Angeles, CA 90032

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Locke

3733 Locke AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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Pueblo Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pueblo Apartments

3711 Pueblo AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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Huntington Cottages
1 Bedroom Apartments

Huntington Cottages

4665-4669 Huntington Dr NLos Angeles, CA 90032
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4929 Lynnfield St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4929 Lynnfield St

4929 Lynnfield StLos Angeles, CA 90032
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5325 Huntington Dr N
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5325 Huntington Dr N

5325 Huntington Dr NLos Angeles, CA 90032
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3111 W Ramona Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3111 W Ramona Rd

3111 W Ramona RdAlhambra, CA 91803

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El Sereno, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Sereno Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Sereno area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 5030/ 5034 Valley Blvd priced from $1,581. Eastern Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here are the most affordable El Sereno apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5030/ 5034 Valley BlvdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,581
Eastern ManorOne bedroom One bath1BR,1BA$1,675
Sereno Hills2 Bed 1 Bath 60% AMI Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1,983
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,423

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Sereno, CA

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Sereno area is the $2.20 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath 60% AMI Income Restricted Model at Sereno Hills in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $1,983. The second greatest value El Sereno apartment is the 5039 Alhambra Ave Model at 5039 Alhambra Ave, Unit B starting at $2,700 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Sereno apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sereno Hills2 Bed 1 Bath 60% AMI Income Restricted2BR,1BA$2.20
5039 Alhambra Ave, Unit B5039 Alhambra Ave3BR,1BA$3.00
2929 Okell Dr, Unit 29292929 Okell Dr2BR,1.5BA$3.29
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.23
3552 Locke Ave, Unit 3552 Locke Ave.3552 Locke Ave1BR,1BA$3.04
Eastern ManorOne bedroom One bath1BR,1BA$3.38
2055 Barnett Way, Unit Barnett Way - ADU2055 Barnett WayStudio ,1BA$4.16
5030/ 5034 Valley BlvdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Sereno Apartments

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 $3,500.

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.

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