Cheap Homes for Rent in the El Sereno Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,800 (12 Rentals)

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property at 2321 Highbury Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2321 Highbury Ave, Unit 55

2321 Highbury Ave
Los AngelesCA90032

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property at 5243 Huntington Dr N

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5243 Huntington Dr N

Los AngelesCA90032

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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 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 16, 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 2BR/1BTH Model at College Manor starting at $2,045 with a $2.41 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
College Manor2BR/1BTH2BR,1BA$2.41
Eastern ManorOne bedroom One bath1BR,1BA$3.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Sereno

What type of rentals are currently available in El Sereno?

There are currently 165 Apartments for Rent in El Sereno, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,750 to $2,300. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Sereno ranging from $1,800 to $6,500.

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 $1,800 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,776.

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