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Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Baton Rouge, LA

Pricing Updated: 02/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Baton Rouge, LA area range in price from $415 to $10,000 with an overall median price of $1,531. The three Baton Rouge neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Highland Farms at $825, Bernard Terrace at $632, and Capital Heights at $632. 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
Highland Farms$1,136$825335
Bernard Terrace$1,255$6324002
Capital Heights$1,255$6324048
CitiPlace$1,272$7004918
Bocage$1,290$7604549
Jefferson Place$1,290$7604699
Broadmoor$1,300$5502899
Mid City South$1,300$6254920
Ogden Park$1,300$5551110
Sherwood$1,300$5503100

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. Kingston Point (Patriot Point of Baton Rouge) in the Sherwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baton Rouge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakes Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$257
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
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$632
Cambridge on the Green0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The Bengal ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$675
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA

As of February 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Baton Rouge area is the $0.34 price per square foot 4523 Alvin Dark Ave Model at 4523 Alvin Dark Ave, Unit 4 in the in the Southdowns neighborhood starting from $825. 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 Midtown 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.
4523 Alvin Dark Ave, Unit 44523 Alvin Dark Ave1BR,1BA$0.34
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
Drakes Landing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.50
The Legacy at Baton RougeThe Sunshine - 3x33BR,3BA$0.78
9209 Great Smokey Ave, Unit C9209 Great Smokey Ave1BR,1BA$0.79
9209 Great Smokey Ave, Unit Smoky9209 Great Smokey Ave1BR,1BA$0.79
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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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Baton Rouge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Baton Rouge?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Baton Rouge is at Choctaw Lodge listed at $595.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Baton Rouge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Baton Rouge Apartment is $257 at Drakes Landing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Baton Rouge Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Baton Rouge is starting from $550 at Kingston Point (Patriot Point of Baton Rouge).

What is the most affordable Baton Rouge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Baton Rouge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Drakes Landing and starts from $556.

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