1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA (323 Rentals)

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Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

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Baton Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 16, 2025

There are currently 5326 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Baton Rouge, LA that range in price from $555 to $3,804. Iberville Parish, Downtown Baton Rouge and Mid City Baton Rouge are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Baton Rouge with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Iberville Parish493$1,052$555
Downtown Baton Rouge484$1,037$555
Mid City Baton Rouge224$960$555
Mid City North224$960$555
Shenandoah176$1,037$720
Garden District158$1,200$555
Highlands-Perkins157$935$675
Lake Sherwood Acres146$965$720
Goodwood143$935$625
Villa Del Rey128$872$625

Largest Available Baton Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Baton Rouge, LA is found at Kress Condominiums in the Istrouma neighborhood and is 1,160 square feet priced from $1,800. 200 Water Street Apartments in the Old South Baton Rouge neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,000 square feet and currently listed start at $1,600. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Baton Rouge:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Kress CondominiumsUnit 3101,160 Sq Ft$1,800
200 Water Street Apartments1 bed 1.5 bath 1000 sf1,000 Sq Ft$1,600
Provincial North ApartmentsOne Bedroom E960 Sq Ft$750
Copper Ridge1 X 1947 Sq Ft$875
The Commerce Building1.1928 Sq Ft$1,670
Kingston Point (Patriot Point of Baton Rouge)1Bed 1Bath Loft923 Sq Ft$750
Camden LakePlan B919 Sq Ft$1,205
The Reserve at Shoe CreekA3912 Sq Ft$1,497
Ivy Park ApartmentsAcadia III908 Sq Ft$965
The Elias1 Bed, 1 Bath815 Sq Ft$1,275

Cheapest Available Baton Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 16, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Baton Rouge, LA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $257 at Drakes Landing in the Istrouma neighborhood. The second most affordable Baton Rouge 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1BA Model at Choctaw Lodge starting at $649 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Baton Rouge is currently $1,202. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Baton Rouge:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Drakes Landing1 Bedroom$257
Choctaw Lodge1BR/1BA$649
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom$672
Edgewood Manor1x1Edgewood Manor$700
Cambridge Apartments1BR 1BA$700
The Villas1 bedroom$700
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse$700
Copper Ridge1 X 1$705
BRCC ApartmentsLambert$720
Sherwood Acres1x1$720

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Baton Rouge Overview

The French, the Spaniards and Native American Indians are examples of some of the cultures that share a claim to influencing the current culture of Baton Rouge, which is rich, diverse and steeped in community. Geographically located in the Southeast, arguably the best weather in the country, only adds to the allure of this vibrant state capital. Baton Rouge apartments offer residents of various income and lifestyles accessibility to all the available flavors, sounds and cultures that is Baton Rouge.

Why live in Baton Rouge, LA?

It may very well be the most amazing and unique quality of Baton Rouge, it pervades all of Louisiana but perhaps is exhibited no where more clearly than it is in the capital city - community. This is community as it was intended, and that is evidenced by how perfectly the different cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds and potpourri of people live among one another. There is a sense of appreciation and pride of the French, Indian, African (and on and on...) cultures that is witnessed everyday in the shops, restaurants and activities of Baton Rouge. It is this feel of community and love that is behind why so many call this place home.

Baton Rouge, LA
Population: 221,599

Ranked #99

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #1

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Baton Rouge, LA

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Baton Rouge Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Baton Rouge with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Baton Rouge is at Drakes Landing listed at $257.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Baton Rouge Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Baton Rouge is $1,202.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Baton Rouge Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Baton Rouge is a 1,160 square feet unit starting from $1,800 at Kress Condominiums.

What is the average size for Baton Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Baton Rouge is currently 916 sq ft.

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