Cheap Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA from $300 with Utilities Included (106 Rentals)

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Apartments in Baton Rouge where your utility payments are included in your rent.

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Choctaw Lodge which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Baton Rouge costs $1,605.

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 3,609 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 $553 which is $1,052 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.