
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Sereno Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,400 (41 Rentals)
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Esmeralda

5306 S Huntington Dr

Gambier Apartments

5023 Cavanagh Rd

4929 Lynnfield St

5326 Huntington Dr S

5122 Huntington Dr S
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5388 Poplar Blvd

4506 Esmeralda St

3549-3559 Pueblo Ave

4780 Templeton St

2344 Vandalia Ave

5122 Oakland Ave

2918 N Eastern Ave

5307 Oakland St
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5126 Martin St

3125 Vaquero Ave

3216-3222 Warwick Ave

5206-5210 Navarro St

5162 Ithaca Ave

4938 Navarro St

3839 Portola Ave
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4957 Gambier St

5355 Oakland

The Grey

3502 Copeland Pl

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Locke

2433 Eastern Ave

4444 Huntington Dr
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3755 Locke Ave

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101 Westmont Dr

3111 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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,037 | $1,875 | $2,200 |
| El Sereno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,139 | $1,647 | $2,521 |
| El Sereno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,239 | $1,901 | $2,521 |
| El Sereno 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,925 | $2,108 | $4,120 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the El Sereno Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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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 Eastern Manor priced from $1,675. Huntington Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,740. Here are the most affordable El Sereno apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Manor | One bedroom One bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Huntington Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,740 |
| 5030/ 5034 Valley Blvd | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,752 |
| 3160 Warwick Ave. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,012 |
| Esmeralda | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2,521 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Sereno, CA
As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Sereno area is the $3.15 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Esmeralda in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,521. The second greatest value El Sereno apartment is the 5039 Alhambra Ave Model at 5039 Alhambra Ave, Unit A starting at $2,400 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esmeralda | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| 5039 Alhambra Ave, Unit A | 5039 Alhambra Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 3160 Warwick Ave. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Eastern Manor | One bedroom One bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Huntington Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.87 |
| 5030/ 5034 Valley Blvd | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.01 |
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