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

The Villas

248 Steele Blvd

Fairway View
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Capital Heights, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capital Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Capital Heights Studio Apartments | $886 | $799 | $935 |
Capital Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,112 | $595 | $1,593 |
Capital Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $775 | $2,570 |
Capital Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,213 | $556 | $3,144 |
Capital Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Capital Heights Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Drakes Landing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $257 |
Progress Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
Ardendale Oaks Apartments | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $672 |
The Villas | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Fairway View | 1 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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College Park Apartments - 4 Bedroom only! | Four Bedroom Two Bath | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
The Patrician | 2-2A | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
Gates at Citiplace | Williamsburg | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
The Villas | 2 bedroom TH | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Drakes Landing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Ingleside Gardens | 2 BED 1.5 BATH TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
Bienville Towers | Two Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Ole Towne | 1-1UP | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Greenview East | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom W/D | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Progress Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
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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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