Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Sereno Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,100 (42 Rentals)

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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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4929 Lynnfield St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4929 Lynnfield St

4929 Lynnfield StLos Angeles, CA 90032
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5122 Huntington Dr S
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5122 Huntington Dr S

5122 Huntington Dr SLos Angeles, CA 90032
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5388 Poplar Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5388 Poplar Blvd

5388 Poplar BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90032

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4506 Esmeralda St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

4506 Esmeralda St

4506 Esmeralda StLos Angeles, CA 90032
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3549-3559 Pueblo Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3549-3559 Pueblo Ave

3549-3559 Pueblo AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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4780 Templeton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4780 Templeton St

4780 Templeton StLos Angeles, CA 90032
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2344 Vandalia Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2344 Vandalia Ave

2344 Vandalia AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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2918 N Eastern Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2918 N Eastern Ave

2918 N Eastern AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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5307 Oakland St
3 Bedroom Apartments

5307 Oakland St

5307 Oakland StLos Angeles, CA 90032
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Portola Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Portola Manor

3516 Portola AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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5126 Martin St
Studio Apartments

5126 Martin St

5126 Martin StLos Angeles, CA 90032

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5122 Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5122 Oakland Ave

5122 Oakland AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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5162 Ithaca Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5162 Ithaca Ave

5162 Ithaca AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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3125 Vaquero Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3125 Vaquero Ave

3125 Vaquero AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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4938 Navarro St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4938 Navarro St

4938 Navarro StLos Angeles, CA 90032
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3839 Portola Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3839 Portola Ave

3839 Portola AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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4957 Gambier St
Studio Apartments

4957 Gambier St

4957 Gambier StLos Angeles, CA 90032

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4500 Esmeralda St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4500 Esmeralda St

4500 Esmeralda StLos Angeles, CA 90032
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5355 Oakland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5355 Oakland

5353 Oakland StLos Angeles, CA 90032
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The Grey
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Grey

4601-4689 Grey DrLos 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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Locke
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Locke

3733 Locke AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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Sereno Hills
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sereno Hills

4668 Huntington Dr SLos Angeles, CA 90032
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2433 Eastern Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2433 Eastern Ave

2433 Eastern AveLos Angeles, CA 90032

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4444 Huntington Dr
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

4444 Huntington Dr

4444 Huntington DrLos Angeles, CA 90032
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Vista Monterey Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Monterey Apartments

4651 Huntington Dr NLos Angeles, CA 90032
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Pueblo Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pueblo Apartments

3711 Pueblo AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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Casa Portola
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Portola

5112 Oakland StLos Angeles, CA 90032
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3755 Locke Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3755 Locke Ave

3755 Locke AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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Dastel Apartments
Studio Apartments

Dastel Apartments

4613-4631 Twining StLos Angeles, CA 90032
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101 Westmont Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Westmont Dr

101 Westmont DrAlhambra, CA 91801

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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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3101 W Ramona Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3101 W Ramona Rd

3101 W Ramona RdAlhambra, CA 91803

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 College Manor priced from $1,845. Eastern Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable El Sereno apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Manor1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1,845
Eastern ManorOne bedroom One bath1BR,1BA$1,850
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2,726

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Sereno, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Sereno area is the $2.87 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Huntington Ridge Apartments in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,726. The second greatest value El Sereno apartment is the One bedroom One bath Model at Eastern Manor starting at $1,850 with a $3.74 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.
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.87
Eastern ManorOne bedroom One bath1BR,1BA$3.74
5459 Martin St, Unit Back House5459 Martin StStudio ,1BA$3.78

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 College Manor which is listed at $1,845, while the average apartment in El Sereno costs $2,300.

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