
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laney Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $301 (74 Rentals)
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Claridge Hotel LP.

Raymond Investments LLC.

La Peralta

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850 6th Ave, Unit A

624 Brooklyn Ave, Unit 103

1520 Castro St

518 7th St

1830 10th Ave, Unit 8

Alice Court
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1900 Broadway

Lakeview Towers

1732 6th Ave, Unit 7

Ora

626 8th St, Unit #3

570 Boden Way

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Regent Darien Apartments LLC.

ArtHaus Six

Ivy Haus

ArtHaus Ninth

359 Grand Ave

359 Grand Ave

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425 E 18th St

2208 Carroll St

1705 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Carroll Manor

123 17th St Apartments

Palmcrest

353 Grand Avenue Apartments

The Jefferson

Cameron Stanford Apartments

629 E 19th St
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The Westlake

Commodore Apartments

Lake Hill Apartments

226 Athol

473-477 Ellita Ave

1640 6th Ave

Boathouse Point Apartments

937 International Blvd

LakePark Apartments

1458 Madison St
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Laney, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Laney?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laney Studio Apartments | $2,276 | $895 | $3,336 |
| Laney 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,992 | $286 | $6,549 |
| Laney 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,244 | $1,910 | $6,095 |
| Laney 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,712 | $2,095 | $10,000+ |
| Laney 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,917 | $1,762 | $7,887 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Fourth Street East priced from $286. Claridge Hotel LP. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Laney apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth Street East | The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $286 |
| Claridge Hotel LP. | SRO | Studio, | $895 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Studio with Shared Kitchen | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
| val1415 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,459 |
| ArtHaus Six | Floor Plan B Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,528 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,706 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,749 |
| 1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 2 | 4BR,2BA | $1,762 |
| Regent Darien Apartments LLC. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laney, CA
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laney area is the $2.63 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 2208 Lakeshore Ave in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Laney apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Chase Apartment Homes starting at $2,156 with a $2.46 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2208 Lakeshore Ave | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| 59 10th Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Lake Park Senior Living | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 937 International Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| The Alician Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 1537 8th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| LakePark Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
| 850 6th Ave, Unit A | 850 6th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
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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 LP. listed at $895.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Laney Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Laney Apartment is $286 at Fourth Street East.
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 $1,795 at 937 International Blvd.
What is the most affordable Laney Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Laney Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Webster Eleven and starts from $5,014.
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