Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laney Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (38 Rentals)

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Claridge Hotel LLC.
Studio Apartments

Claridge Hotel LLC.

634 15th StOakland, CA 94612
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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Oakbrook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606

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Vue De Lac Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vue De Lac Apartments

1600-1612 3rd AveOakland, 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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The Lakemont
Studio Apartments

The Lakemont

1520 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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629 E 19th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

629 E 19th St

629 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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Commodore Apartments
Studio Apartments

Commodore Apartments

1501 Madison StOakland, CA 94612
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1640 6th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1640 6th Ave

1640 6th AveOakland, 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 LLC. priced from $815. Common Jefferson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Laney apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
Common JeffersonPrivate Furnished Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,195
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395
ArtHaus Jack LondonG1Studio,1BA$1,428
Vue De Lac ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,445
ArtHaus NinthStudioStudio,1BA$1,448
Tudor HallstudioStudio,1BA$1,495
The Lakemont0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laney, CA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Laney area is the $1.81 price per square foot 1465 1st Ave Model at 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Laney apartment is the 404 Webster St Model at 404 Webster St, Unit 4 starting at $3,545 with a $2.74 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.
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
404 Webster St, Unit 4404 Webster St2BR,2BA$2.74
Alice HouseB32BR,2BA$2.87
ReNew on MerrittShoreline2BR,1BA$2.90
Allegro at Jack London SquareSan Mateo1BR,1BA$2.66
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
1072 18th Street1072 18th Street2BR,1BA$2.96
The Landing at Jack London SquareCoastal1BR,1BA$2.79
Lake Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.56
Lakeview Towers Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Laney, Oakland, CA

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Laney?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Laney is at Claridge Hotel LLC. listed at $815.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Laney Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Laney Apartment is $1,045 at Common Jefferson.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Laney Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Laney is starting from $2,093 at The Chase Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Laney Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Laney Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Chase Apartment Homes and starts from $2,319.

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