Cheap Homes for Rent in Laney Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (5 Rentals)

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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
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laney, CA

As of March 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 B4 Model at Aqua Via Apartments starting at $3,722 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the West End 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
Aqua Via ApartmentsB42BR,2BA$2.80
Lakeshore Gardens2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
LESTER COURT, LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.44
637 18th St637 18th St3BR,1BA$2.50
ReNew on MerrittMerritt2BR,1BA$2.74
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
323 E 15th St, Unit 327323 E 15th St1BR,1BA$2.65
340 International Blvd, Unit 344340 International Blvd2BR,1BA$2.80
231 Athol Ave231 Athol Ave1BR,1BA$2.71

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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 $815 to $8,000. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Laney ranging from $1,395 to $3,900.

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 $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,534.

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