
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $300 (206 Rentals)
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Kingston Point (Patriot Point of Baton Rouge)

Mid City Gardens

314 W Roosevelt St, Unit A

Choctaw Lodge

City View Apartments - Internet Included!

Oakland Apartments & Cottages

6747 Renoir Ave

Fox Hill Apartments

Ardendale Oaks Apartments

Waterside Condominiums

Bellemont Victoria II

The Villas

Broadmoor Plantation Apartments

Willow View II Apartments

Cambridge Apartments

Bella of Baton Rouge

158 W Chimes St, Unit 1

Copper Ridge

Sherwood Acres

BRCC Apartments

Park East Apartments

Camelot Apartments

715 N 16th St

Dali Place

1175 Monet Dr

Zurqui on Mohican

Savoy Plaza

Greenview East

Fairway View

Oak Lane Apartments

Magnolia Trace

Cambridge on the Green

Pine Square Apartments

Jefferson Lakes Apartments

9209 Great Smokey Ave, Unit C

9209 Great Smokey Ave, Unit Smoky

El Cid Apartments

Afton Oaks

The Villas on Brightside

The Bengal Apartments

The Villas at Stone Creek (Longridge LLC)

Vue of Parker Flatiron LSU

University Grove

The Palms Apartments

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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 |
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Downtown Baton Rouge Studio Apartments | $1,099 | $595 | $2,936 |
Downtown Baton Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,113 | $555 | $3,212 |
Downtown Baton Rouge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,308 | $550 | $4,050 |
Downtown Baton Rouge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $519 | $4,407 |
Downtown Baton Rouge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $415 | $9,950 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 206 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Baton Rouge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Baton Rouge area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Drakes Landing priced from $257. Woodcrest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $300. Here are the most affordable Downtown Baton Rouge 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 |
Woodcrest Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $300 |
Kingston Point (Patriot Point of Baton Rouge) | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $550 |
Choctaw Lodge | Studio/efficiency | Studio,1BA | $595 |
City View Apartments - Internet Included! | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Ardendale Oaks Apartments | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $672 |
Waterside Condominiums | Townhouse | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Park Regency | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $680 |
Bellemont Victoria II | A1L | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Baton Rouge, LA
As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown Baton Rouge apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4523 Alvin Dark Ave, Unit 4 | 4523 Alvin Dark Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
College Park Apartments - 4 Bedroom only! | Four Bedroom Two Bath | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes | 3 Cottage Upper Deck | 3BR,3BA | $0.71 |
Altitude Baton Rouge | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.60 |
Drakes Landing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.50 |
The Legacy at Baton Rouge | The Sunshine - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.78 |
9209 Great Smokey Ave, Unit C | 9209 Great Smokey Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
9209 Great Smokey Ave, Unit Smoky | 9209 Great Smokey Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
Woodcrest Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.33 |
Waterside Condominiums | Townhouse | 1BR,1BA | $0.78 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA
The Dufrocq School
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
McKinley Middle Magnet School
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA
The Dufrocq School
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
McKinley Middle Magnet School
School data provided by Great Schools
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Baton Rouge Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge is at Choctaw Lodge listed at $595.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Baton Rouge Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Baton Rouge Apartment is $257 at Drakes Landing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Baton Rouge Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge is starting from $300 at Woodcrest Apartments.
What is the most affordable Downtown Baton Rouge Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Baton Rouge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Drakes Landing and starts from $556.
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