Cheap Homes for Rent in Laney Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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property at 1015 Martin Luther King Jr Way

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1015 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 1

1015 Martin Luther King Jr Way
OaklandCA94607

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property at 848 E 15th St

$1,849

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$1,849

Total Monthly Price
$1,849

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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848 E 15th St, Unit B

848 E 15th St
OaklandCA94606
property at 626 8th St

$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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626 8th St, Unit #3

626 8th St
OaklandCA94607

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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 1 Bed unit found at Claridge Apartments priced from $915. ArtHaus Ninth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,363. Here are the most affordable Laney apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge ApartmentsSRO1BR,$915
ArtHaus NinthFloor Plan B Studio 1BA Split BedroomStudio,1BA$1,363
ArtHaus OakbrookFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,488

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laney, CA

As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laney area is the $2.64 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at LESTER COURT, LLC in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $3,226. The second greatest value Laney apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 570 Boden Way starting at $3,395 with a $2.88 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.
LESTER COURT, LLC3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2.64
570 Boden Way2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.88
152 International Boulevard, Unit B152 International Boulevard1BR,1BA$2.20
Ora1x1 C1BR,1BA$2.48
Tudor Hall1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Allegro at Jack London SquareSan Mateo1BR,1BA$2.61
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469B1465 1st Ave2BR,1BA$2.99
ArtHaus OakbrookFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio ,1BA$2.98
The Chase Apartment HomesStudioStudio ,1BA$2.87

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Laney, Oakland, CA

Ranked #17

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Laney

What type of rentals are currently available in Laney?

There are currently 896 Apartments for Rent in Laney, CA with pricing that ranges from $915 to $8,475. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Laney ranging from $1,295 to $4,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Laney?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Laney ranges from $1,295 to $4,850 with an average monthly rent of $2,509.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Laney?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Laney range from $2,995 to $8,475, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,495 to $4,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,645.

Expert Rental Resources

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