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832 7th Ave

OaklandCA94606

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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
The Alician Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laney, CA

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laney area is the $2.41 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at LESTER COURT, LLC in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $2,949. The second greatest value Laney apartment is the 2-B Model at Eleven Fifty Clay Street starting at $3,220 with a $2.98 price per square foot in the West Oakland 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$2.41
Eleven Fifty Clay Street2-B2BR,2BA$2.98
500 Merritt Ave, Unit APT 1500 Merritt Ave1BR,1BA$2.63
Tudor Hall1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Allegro at Jack London SquareGolden Gate1BR,1BA$2.98
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
The Chase Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.35
763 Franklin St, Unit 221763 Franklin St1BR,1BA$2.86
850 6th Ave, Unit B850 6th Ave1BR,1BA$2.23
Rossmore Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.99

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Laney

What type of rentals are currently available in Laney?

There are currently 900 Apartments for Rent in Laney, CA with pricing that ranges from $895 to $6,906. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Laney ranging from $1,395 to $5,500.

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 $1,395 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,708.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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