
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laney Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Laney area of Oakland.


ArtHaus Ninth

Raymond Apartments

1900 Broadway

1704 10th Ave

1532 8th Ave

La Peralta
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The Alician Apartments

Regent Darien Apartments LLC.

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2208 Carroll St
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ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street

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353 Grand Avenue Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Laney?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laney Studio Apartments | $1,997 | $765 | $2,986 |
| Laney 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,653 | $1,545 | $5,150 |
| Laney 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,542 | $1,798 | $5,595 |
| Laney 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,173 | $3,726 | $8,475 |
| Laney 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,397 | $1,530 | $6,785 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Laney Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Laney Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Laney area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Apartments priced from $765. ArtHaus Ninth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,198. Here are the most affordable Laney apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claridge Apartments | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $765 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,198 |
| The Alician Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Raymond Apartments | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| ArtHaus Oakbrook | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laney, CA
As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laney area is the $2.78 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at LESTER COURT, LLC in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Laney apartment is the Two Bedroom B2A Model at Residences at Lake Merritt starting at $2,859 with a $2.84 price per square foot in the Laney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Laney apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESTER COURT, LLC | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Residences at Lake Merritt | Two Bedroom B2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.84 |
| 152 International Boulevard, Unit B | 152 International Boulevard | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Tudor Hall | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| 1013 9th Ave, Unit 1013 9th Avenue | 1013 9th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Allegro at Jack London Square | Golden Gate | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| The Landing at Jack London Square | Coastal | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Lakeview Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Laney Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Laney?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Laney is under $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Laney?
The cheapest apartment in Laney is Raymond Apartments which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Laney costs $4,684.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Laney?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 44 regular apartments in Laney that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Laney?
Cheap apartments in Laney have an average cost of $1,024 which is $3,660 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Laney.
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