Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $555 (144 Rentals)

Mid City Gardens

Oakland Apartments & Cottages

The Bengal Apartments

Choctaw Lodge

Bellemont Victoria II

Fox Hill Apartments

Ardendale Oaks Apartments

City View Apartments - Internet Included!

Waterside Condominiums

Broadmoor Plantation Apartments

Cambridge Apartments

Bella of Baton Rouge

Copper Ridge

BRCC Apartments

Camelot Apartments

715 N 16th St

Kingston Point (Patriot Point of Baton Rouge)

1175 Monet Dr

Fairway View

Cambridge on the Green

Magnolia Trace

Pine Square Apartments

El Cid Apartments

1241 W Chimes St

The Villas on Brightside

Lake Towers

Kenilworth Ridge Apartments

The Establishment

The Palms Apartments

Willow View II Apartments

946 Iris St

The Cove at State Street

Scarlet Oak

Cedarbrook Apartments

The Villas at Stone Creek (Longridge LLC)

Afton Oaks

Peaks of Baton Rouge - Ages 55+ Luxury Living

21 South Parkview

Bellemont Victoria I

City Heights on Coursey

Lakeside Villas
Downtown Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Baton Rouge Studio Apartments | $1,091 | $595 | $2,425 |
Downtown Baton Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,178 | $555 | $3,211 |
Downtown Baton Rouge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,328 | $550 | $4,758 |
Downtown Baton Rouge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,496 | $519 | $5,260 |
Downtown Baton Rouge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $415 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Baton Rouge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Baton Rouge is under $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge is Choctaw Lodge which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge costs $1,485.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 313 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Baton Rouge?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Baton Rouge have an average cost of $469 which is $1,016 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.