Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laney Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (83 Rentals)

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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Hillcastle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcastle Apartments

1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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425 E 18th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

425 E 18th St

417-425 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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2208 Carroll St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2208 Carroll St

2208 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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ArtHaus Oakbrook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

ArtHaus Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606

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123 17th St Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

123 17th St Apartments

123 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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Carroll Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Carroll Manor

2215 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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The Lakemont
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lakemont

1520 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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Palmcrest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmcrest

1125 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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The Jefferson
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Jefferson

581 18th StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Ninth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

ArtHaus Ninth

685 9th StOakland, CA 94607
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Rossmore court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rossmore court

650 E 17th StOakland, CA 94606
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Laney, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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 Hotel LP. priced from $895. La Peralta has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here are the most affordable Laney apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LP.SROStudio,$895
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
Raymond Investments LLC.StudioStudio,1BA$1,445
Vue De Lac ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,495
425 E 18th StStudio - Plan 8Studio,1BA$1,499
ArtHaus OakbrookFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,573
NEW 200 East 15th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,645
ANDYS at 1510 Webster StreetFloor Plan 11BR,1BA$1,650
PalmcrestFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,688
The Chase Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,706

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laney, CA

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laney area is the $1.67 price per square foot 1914 6th Ave Model at 1914 6th Ave, Unit #2 in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Laney apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at LESTER COURT, LLC starting at $3,042 with a $2.49 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1914 6th Ave, Unit #21914 6th Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
LESTER COURT, LLC3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2.49
570 Boden Way2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.79
500 Merritt Ave, Unit APT 1500 Merritt Ave1BR,1BA$2.63
Tudor Hall1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Allegro at Jack London SquareGolden Gate1BR,1BA$2.72
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
The Chase Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.35
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469B1465 1st Ave2BR,1BA$2.99
Bella HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$2.95

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Laney, Oakland, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California, including Oakland. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,706.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Laney?

The cheapest apartment in Laney is NEW 200 East 15th Street which is listed at $1,645, while the average apartment in Laney costs $4,456.

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 40 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 $1,421 which is $3,035 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Laney.

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