
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Sereno Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,400 (24 Rentals)
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2055 Barnett Way, Unit Barnett Way - ADU, Unit Barnett Way - ADU

Eastern Manor

2448 N Eastern Ave, Unit 209

2448 N Eastern Ave

5328 Almont St

5271 Huntington Dr N, Unit 203

4929 Lynnfield St
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3552 Locke Ave, Unit 3552 Locke Ave., Unit 3552 Locke Ave.

Sereno Hills

3172 1/2 Farnsworth Ave

5216 Navarro St

2433 Eastern Ave

3502 Copeland Pl

5030/ 5034 Valley Blvd

5023 Cavanagh Rd
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4431 Lynnfield St

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4321 Beagle St

Huntington Cottages

4929 Lynnfield St

5325 Huntington Dr N

3111 W Ramona Rd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Sereno?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Sereno Studio Apartments | $1,550 | $1,500 | $1,600 |
| El Sereno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $1,675 | $1,900 |
| El Sereno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,636 | $1,983 | $3,125 |
| El Sereno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,662 | $2,300 | $2,850 |
| El Sereno 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,196 | $2,539 | $3,550 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5030/ 5034 Valley Blvd | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,581 |
| Eastern Manor | One bedroom One bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Sereno Hills | 2 Bed 1 Bath 60% AMI Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $1,983 |
| Huntington Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sereno Hills | 2 Bed 1 Bath 60% AMI Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 5039 Alhambra Ave, Unit B | 5039 Alhambra Ave | 3BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 2929 Okell Dr, Unit 2929 | 2929 Okell Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.29 |
| Huntington Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| 3552 Locke Ave, Unit 3552 Locke Ave. | 3552 Locke Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| Eastern Manor | One bedroom One bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| 2055 Barnett Way, Unit Barnett Way - ADU | 2055 Barnett Way | Studio ,1BA | $4.16 |
| 5030/ 5034 Valley Blvd | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.52 |
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Best Local Schools in El Sereno, Los Angeles, CA
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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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