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1 Bedroom Brandon Floor Plan
% 🌸 Spring Forward Special 🌸
Apply 3/1/26–3/31/26 and get your choice of: (a) $500 gift card after 3 months of on-time rent payments, or (b) security deposit split into 3 monthly installments (terms apply).
1335 Ortiz Dr SE - 10
Albuquerque, NM 87108
$980 / month
Apartment
1 bedroom
1 full bath
578 sq. ft.
Deposit $980
Available now
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

3/21/26: We have 1 and 2 bedroom apartments available. We invite you to tour the apartments and submit an application. Call or text us today 505-750-7503. Pet friendly. Vouchers welcome.

a. 1 Bedroom Brandon - 1 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. 2 Bedroom Taurus XL Accessible Unit - 1 available now. 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. 1 Bedroom Cottage - 1 coming available 4/1. High ceilings, large private patios and large walk-in closets. The favorite choice for pet owners.

d. 2 Bedroom Taurus - Wait list. Huge 849 sq ft of living space, private patios or balconies, new furnaces and 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

Walk Score, Transit Score and Bike Score are registered trademarks of Walk Score.
Rooms and Interior
  • Recently rehabbed
  • Open floor plan
  • Living room
  • In-unit storage
  • Balcony
  • Ceiling fans
Kitchen and Bath
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Garbage disposal
  • Modern bath fixtures
Utilities and Extras
  • Central heat
  • Air conditioning
  • Off-street parking
  • Laundry on-site
  • Cable ready
  • Not furnished
Building and Surroundings
  • Secured entry
Amenities and Services
  • On-site manager
Lease Terms
  • Pets negotiable
  • Tenant pays gas and electric
  • One year lease
  • Parking included
  • 1 parking spot
  • Dogs ok
  • Cats ok
  • Trash removal included
  • Water/sewer included
$980 / month
Apartment
1 bedroom
1 full bath
578 sq. ft.
Deposit $980
Available now

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Contact
Debbie OlguinEl Sereno Apartments505.416.4222