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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Corona Apartments

1854 North StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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property at 1175 Monet Dr

1175 Monet Dr

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Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Baton Rouge, LA

Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Baton Rouge, LA area range in price from $415 to $6,952 with an overall median price of $1,630. The three Baton Rouge neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Capital Heights at $556, Bocage at $750, and Highlands-Perkins at $415. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Baton Rouge Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Capital Heights$1,200$556314
Bocage$1,290$750313
Highlands-Perkins$1,299$415434
Mid City South$1,300$556374
Iberville Parish$1,300$4151333
Brookstown$1,321$55683
Contana Mall$1,321$556188
Goodwood$1,321$556443
Brownsfield Central$1,325$90030
North Baton Rouge$1,341$59539

Cheapest Available Baton Rouge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Drakes Landing in the Istrouma neighborhood priced from $257. Woodcrest Apartments in the Goodwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baton Rouge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakes Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$257
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$300
Kingston Point (Patriot Point of Baton Rouge)2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$550
Choctaw LodgeStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$595
City View Apartments - Internet Included!StudioStudio,1BA$600
Cambridge on the Green0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Bellemont Victoria IIA1L1BR,1BA$655
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$674
Park RegencySTUDIOStudio,1BA$680
Altitude Baton RougeD - 4x44BR,4BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Baton Rouge area is the $0.58 price per square foot 2128 Cunard Ave Model at 2128 Cunard Ave, Unit DUPLEX SIDE RENTAL in the in the Scotlandville neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Baton Rouge apartment is the Four Bedroom Two Bath Model at College Park Apartments - 4 Bedroom only! starting at $1,200 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the Valley Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Baton Rouge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2128 Cunard Ave, Unit DUPLEX SIDE RENTAL2128 Cunard Ave2BR,1BA$0.58
College Park Apartments - 4 Bedroom only!Four Bedroom Two Bath4BR,2BA$0.74
The Villas at Riverbend2BR/2.5BA - Furnished2BR,2.5BA$0.67
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.71
Altitude Baton RougeC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.60
University GrovePelican3BR,3BA$0.64
The Legacy at Baton RougeThe Sunshine - 3x33BR,3BA$0.74
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.65
9132 GSRI Ave, Unit C9132 GSRI Ave2BR,2BA$0.78
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.78

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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 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 $695.

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 $1,630.

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 3,549 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 $573 which is $1,057 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baton Rouge.

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