1335 Ortiz Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

2nd Floor Corner Unit 2BR ? Refrigerated A/C & Central Heat ? Updated Kitchen & Bath ? Secure Entry Building

Discover the best value in SE Heights with this... spacious, private 2BR/1.25BA at El Sereno Apartments—a quiet, professionally managed community where neighbors actually stay.

Apartment Features
? Large windows + bathroom skylight for beautiful natural light
? New refrigerated central A/C & heat
? Updated kitchen + new appliances
? Luxury vinyl plank flooring (easy to clean)
? Walk-in closet + private balcony + bonus storage room
? Updated bathroom

Community Highlights
? Secure key-fob building entry
? On-site management & maintenance
? 4 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: $1,210
? Utilities: Resident pays gas & electric (typically $100-120/mo). 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

4/17/26: We have 1 bedroom apartments available. We invite you to tour the apartments and submit an application. Call or text us today . Pet friendly. Vouchers welcome.

a. 1 Bedroom Brandon - Available now. 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. 1 Bedroom Cottage - Available now. High ceilings, large private patios and large walk-in closets. The favorite choice for pet owners, gardeners and outdoor living.

c. 2 Bedroom Taurus - Available soon. Huge 849 sq ft of living space, private patios or balconies, new furnaces and flooring.

d. 2 Bedroom Taurus XL Accessible Unit - Wait list. 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.

e. 2 Bedroom Taurus 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!

f. 2 Bedroom Brandon - 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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