Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capital Heights Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (13 Rentals)

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River Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Pines

5750 Florida BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Lynn Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lynn Apartments

410-420 Steele BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70806

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Ole Towne
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ole Towne

1607 College DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808

Capital Heights, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Capital Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capital Heights area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Drakes Landing priced from $257. Progress Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Capital Heights apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakes Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$257
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$672
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Fairway View1 Bedroom 1 Bath 573sq.ft.1BR,1BA$770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capital Heights, LA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capital Heights area is the $0.74 price per square foot Four Bedroom Two Bath Model at College Park Apartments - 4 Bedroom only! in the in the Valley Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Capital Heights apartment is the 2-2A Model at The Patrician starting at $1,285 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capital Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
College Park Apartments - 4 Bedroom only!Four Bedroom Two Bath4BR,2BA$0.74
The Patrician2-2A2BR,2BA$0.89
Gates at CitiplaceWilliamsburg2BR,2BA$1.28
The Villas2 bedroom TH2BR,1BA$1.30
Drakes Landing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Ingleside Gardens2 BED 1.5 BATH TH2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Bienville TowersTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$0.98
Ole Towne1-1UP1BR,1BA$1.00
Greenview East2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom W/D2BR,1BA$1.01
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.89

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Capital Heights, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #28

Among neighborhoods in Baton Rouge, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capital Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Capital Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capital Heights is under $920.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capital Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Capital Heights is Drakes Landing which is listed at $257, while the average apartment in Capital Heights costs $1,248.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capital Heights?

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 67 regular apartments in Capital Heights 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 Capital Heights?

Cheap apartments in Capital Heights have an average cost of $464 which is $784 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capital Heights.

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