Cheap Homes for Rent in the El Sereno Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,300 (6 Rentals)

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property at 4966 Twining St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 15
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4966 Twining St

Los AngelesCA90032
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property at 5442 Alhambra Ave
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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5442 Alhambra Ave, Unit B

5442 Alhambra Ave
Los AngelesCA90032
property at 3424 Pueblo Ave
$2,350

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Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3424 Pueblo Ave, Unit 8

3424 Pueblo Ave
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. 4717-4727 Gambier/4716-4726 Butterfly has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. 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
4717-4727 Gambier/4716-4726 Butterfly1 Bedroom. 1 Bathroom. 0 Half1BR,1BA$1,595
College Manor1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Sereno, CA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Sereno area is the $1.63 price per square foot 1 Bedroom. 1 Bathroom. 0 Half Model at 4717-4727 Gambier/4716-4726 Butterfly in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value El Sereno apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Huntington Ridge Apartments starting at $1,870 with a $2.49 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.
4717-4727 Gambier/4716-4726 Butterfly1 Bedroom. 1 Bathroom. 0 Half1BR,1BA$1.63
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.49
Eastern ManorOne bedroom One bath1BR,1BA$3.74
5459 Martin St, Unit Back House5459 Martin StStudio ,1BA$3.78
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 170 Apartments for Rent in El Sereno, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,595 to $1,900. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Sereno ranging from $1,300 to $8,000.

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 $1,300 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,741.

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