Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Sereno Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,100 (6 Rentals)

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2433 Eastern Ave
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2433 Eastern Ave

2433 Eastern AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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3502 Copeland Pl
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3502 Copeland Pl

3502 Copeland PlLos Angeles, CA 90032
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5023 Cavanagh Rd
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5023 Cavanagh Rd

5023 Cavanagh RdLos Angeles, CA 90032

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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 Chelsea/Soto priced from $1,604. 2028 Meridian Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable El Sereno apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chelsea/Soto1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,604
2028 Meridian AveUnit A1BR,1BA$2,295
1023 Tremont St.2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Sereno, CA

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Sereno area is the $3.23 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 2050 Meridian in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value El Sereno apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Huntington Ridge Apartments starting at $2,441 with a $2.57 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.
2050 Meridian2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.23
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.57
1023 Tremont St.2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$2.66
The Hamilton1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.13
2028 Meridian AveUnit A1BR,1BA$3.45
Chelsea/Soto1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.06

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El Sereno, Los Angeles, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Sereno Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Sereno Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Sereno Apartment is $1,604 at Chelsea/Soto.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Sereno Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Sereno is starting from $2,395 at 1023 Tremont St..

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