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Claridge Hotel LP.
634 15th StOakland, CA 94612
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La Peralta
184 13th StOakland, CA 94612
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Raymond Investments LLC.
1461 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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365 Hanover Ave, Unit 304
365 Hanover AveOakland, CA 94606
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1510 Webster StOakland, CA 94612
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1520 Castro StOakland, CA 94612
1214 13th Ave
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1830 10th Ave, Unit 8
1830 10th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1420 Lakeshore AveOakland, CA 94606
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Alice Court
1529 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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150 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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1900 Broadway
1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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Lakeview Towers
201 E 12th StOakland, CA 94606
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Jackson Lake Apartments
1533 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
626 8th St, Unit #3
626 8th St
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The Brooklyn (Furnished Rooms)
392 11th StOakland, CA 94607
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Hillcastle Apartments
1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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Regent Darien Apartments LLC.
1505 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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Ivy Haus
1844 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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685 9th StOakland, CA 94607
134 E 16th St
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425 E 18th St
417-425 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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The Alician Apartments
1450 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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2208 Carroll St
2208 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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1705 Martin Luther King Jr Way
1705 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94612
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359 Grand Ave
359 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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Carroll Manor
2215 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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123 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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200-220 E 15th St
200-220 E 15th StOakland, CA 94606
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Vue De Lac Apartments
1600-1612 3rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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Palmcrest
1125 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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353 Grand Avenue Apartments
353-364 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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The Jefferson
581 18th StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Oakbrook
1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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Cameron Stanford Apartments
1426 Lakeside DrOakland, CA 94612
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629 E 19th St
629 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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The Westlake
1560 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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1501 Madison StOakland, CA 94612
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1640 6th Ave
1640 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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226 Athol
226 Athol AveOakland, CA 94606
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1438 Madison StOakland, CA 94612
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937 International Blvd
937 International BlvdOakland, CA 94606
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473-477 Ellita Ave
473-477 Ellita AveOakland, CA 94610
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Lake Hill Apartments
2014 5th AveOakland, CA 94606
937 International Blvd
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LakePark Apartments
1565 Madison StOakland, CA 94612
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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 | $2,520 | $895 | $3,436 |
| Laney 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,058 | $1,676 | $5,150 |
| Laney 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,067 | $1,798 | $6,016 |
| Laney 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,481 | $2,095 | $6,159 |
| Laney 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,274 | $1,802 | $3,200 |
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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 Hotel LP. priced from $895. La Peralta has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,345. Here are the most affordable Laney apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Claridge Hotel LP. | SRO | Studio, | $895 |
| La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Floor Plan B 2BR Co Living | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
| ArtHaus Six | Floor Plan B Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,548 |
| Raymond Investments LLC. | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Vue De Lac Apartments | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| 1520 Castro St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,676 |
| ArtHaus Oakbrook | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,723 |
| ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street | Floor Plan 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,736 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,749 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laney, CA
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laney area is the $2.72 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 2208 Lakeshore Ave in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Laney apartment is the Shoreline Model at ReNew on Merritt starting at $2,829 with a $3.14 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 | $2.72 |
| ReNew on Merritt | Shoreline | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Allegro at Jack London Square | Golden Gate | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| The Landing at Jack London Square | Coastal | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 937 International Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| LakePark Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Lakeview Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| 1523-1527 8th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 1537 8th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
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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 $1,749.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Laney?
The cheapest apartment in Laney is 1520 Castro St which is listed at $1,676, while the average apartment in Laney costs $4,182.
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 35 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 $1,259 which is $2,923 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Laney.
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