Cheap Homes for Rent in El Sereno Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,800 (8 Rentals)

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property at 2321 Highbury Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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2321 Highbury Ave, Unit 55

2321 Highbury Ave
Los AngelesCA90032

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property at 3172 Farnsworth Ave

$2,650

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3172 Farnsworth Ave

Los AngelesCA90032
property at 5243 Huntington Dr N

$2,800

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$2,800

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5243 Huntington Dr N

Los AngelesCA90032

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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. Locke has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. 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
Locke1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
Eastern ManorOne bedroom One bath1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Sereno, CA

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Sereno area is the $2.20 price per square foot 5039 Alhambra Ave Model at 5039 Alhambra Ave, Unit A in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value El Sereno apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Huntington Ridge Apartments starting at $2,726 with a $2.87 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.
5039 Alhambra Ave, Unit A5039 Alhambra Ave2BR,1BA$2.20
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.87
Sereno Hills2 Bed 1 Bath 60% AMI Income Restricted2BR,1BA$2.20
2929 Okell Dr, Unit 29292929 Okell Dr2BR,1.5BA$3.06
Locke1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.36
3552 Locke Ave, Unit 3552 Locke Ave.3552 Locke Ave1BR,1BA$3.04
3554 Locke Ave, Unit Locke3554 Locke Ave1BR,1BA$3.20
5274-5278 Ithaca AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.45
Eastern ManorOne bedroom One bath1BR,1BA$3.54
5030/ 5034 Valley BlvdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Sereno

What type of rentals are currently available in El Sereno?

There are currently 169 Apartments for Rent in El Sereno, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $2,539. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Sereno ranging from $1,850 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in El Sereno?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in El Sereno ranges from $1,850 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,123.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in El Sereno?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in El Sereno range from $2,300 to $2,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,539.

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