Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA from $555 (161 Rentals)

Mid City Gardens

Oakland Apartments & Cottages

Choctaw Lodge

The Bengal Apartments

Bellemont Victoria II

Fox Hill Apartments

Ardendale Oaks Apartments

Park East Apartments

City View Apartments - Internet Included!

Waterside Condominiums

Broadmoor Plantation Apartments

Cambridge Apartments

Bella of Baton Rouge

158 W Chimes St, Unit 1

BRCC Apartments

715 N 16th St

Camelot Apartments

Kingston Point (Patriot Point of Baton Rouge)

1175 Monet Dr

Fairway View

Cambridge on the Green

Pine Square Apartments

Magnolia Trace

El Cid Apartments

The Villas on Brightside

Savoy Plaza

1241 W Chimes St

The Establishment

The Palms Apartments

Willow View II Apartments

Afton Oaks

Scarlet Oak

Lake Towers

Jaguar Plaza Apartments

The Cove at State Street

Cedarbrook Apartments

The Villas at Stone Creek (Longridge LLC)

Peaks of Baton Rouge - Ages 55+ Luxury Living

21 South Parkview
Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Baton Rouge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Baton Rouge Studio Apartments | $1,171 | $595 | $2,850 |
Baton Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,167 | $555 | $3,749 |
Baton Rouge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,327 | $550 | $4,646 |
Baton Rouge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $519 | $5,022 |
Baton Rouge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $415 | $10,000+ |
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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 Cheap Baton Rouge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Baton Rouge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Baton Rouge is under $680.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Baton Rouge?
The cheapest apartment in Baton Rouge is Drakes Landing which is listed at $257, while the average apartment in Baton Rouge costs $1,565.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Baton Rouge?
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 3,328 regular apartments in Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge?
Cheap apartments in Baton Rouge have an average cost of $543 which is $1,022 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baton Rouge.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.