About This Home
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Clean, sun-filled 1BR/1BA at El Sereno Apartments — a quiet, professionally managed community offering one of the best values in SE Heights.
Apartment Features
? Large windows + bathroom skylight for beautiful natural light
? Sandia Mountain views - stunning sunsets
? New refrigerated central A/C & heat
? Walk-in closet + private balcony + bonus storage room
? Updated kitchen + new appliances
? Updated bathroom
? Luxury vinyl plank flooring (easy to clean)
Community Highlights
? Secure key-fob building entry
? On-site management & maintenance
? Two clean on-site laundry rooms
? Pet friendly
? Housing vouchers accepted
Walkable Central Location
? Walk to supermarket, restaurants, gym, Starbucks & VA Hospital
? Easy access to Kirtland AFB & Sandia Labs
? Minutes to UNM, Uptown, Downtown, Journal Center, Lovelace?
Lease Details
? Security deposit: $980
? Utilities: Resident pays gas & electric, we cover water / sewer / trash
? Application fee: $30 per adult
? Hold Fee: $100 (applied to security deposit if you move forward; non-refundable if you don’t)
? Late Rent Fee: 5% of monthly rent
? Returned Item Fee: $25
? Repair & Cleaning Costs: See Repair & Cleaning Cost List
2/24/26: We have 1 and 2 bedroom apartments available. We invite you to tour the apartments and submit an application. Call or text us today . Pet friendly. Section 8 welcome.
a. Brandon 1 Bedroom - 1 available starting 3/1/26. 2nd floor unit with natural light. New high efficiency central A/C and heat for year-round comfort. Updated appliances and vinyl plank flooring. Secure key fob entry.
b. Taurus 2 Bedroom XL Accessible Unit - Available 3/1/26. Ground floor, accessible upgraded bathroom (roll-in shower, pedestal sink, grab bars). Spacious 950 sq ft. Updated kitchen & bath. Large private patio. Luxury vinyl plan flooring.
c. Taurus 2 Bedroom XXL - Wait list. Over 1,000 sq ft - our largest apartment. Renovated kitchen. Large private balcony. Great privacy. Upgraded floors. These rarely come available - apply now!
d. 1 Bedroom Renovated Cottage - Wait list. High ceilings, large private patios and large walk-in closets. The favorite choice for pet owners.
e. Taurus 2 Bedroom - Wait list. Huge 849 sq ft of living space, private patios or balconies, new furnaces and flooring.
f. Brandon 2 Bedroom - Wait list. Additional 1/4 bath, brand new high efficiency ACs for year-round comfort, new appliances and vinyl plank flooring.
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El Sereno Apartments offers the perfect balance of convenience, comfort, and community. Centrally located just steps from the VA Hospital, residents can easily walk to a nearby supermarket, Starbucks, Planet Fitness, McDonald’s, and a wide variety of local restaurants.
Our mid-sized community is intentionally designed to offer the best of both worlds—large enough to provide professional on-site management and maintenance, yet small enough to foster a friendly, neighborly atmosphere where residents are known and supported. Many of our residents have chosen to make El Sereno their long-term home, and we’re proud of the stability and sense of community that creates.
We’ve been actively renovating our apartments with thoughtful upgrades, including new high-efficiency central heating and A/C systems, updated appliances, modern flooring, fresh paint palettes, and more. These improvements are designed to enhance comfort while keeping operating costs efficient.
Convenience is a priority at El Sereno. Residents enjoy online rent payments, mobile app–based laundry payments, and transparent, minimal fees. Our management team is always accessible—on-site at the office, or easily reached by phone, text, or email.
El Sereno Apartments is a pet-friendly community, and we proudly accept Section 8 and other housing vouchers.
Come see why so many residents are proud to call El Sereno home.
Walk Score
- Walk Score (R): 78 Very Walkable
- Transit Score (R): 36 Some Transit
- Bike Score (R): 79 Very Bikeable
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1335 Ortiz Dr Se is an apartment community located in Bernalillo County and the 87108 ZIP Code.
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
