
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $300 (193 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Baton Rouge area of Baton Rouge.


Kingston Point (Patriot Point of Baton Rouge)

Mid City Gardens

Choctaw Lodge

City View Apartments - Internet Included!

Oakland Apartments & Cottages

6747 Renoir Ave

The Bengal Apartments

314 W Roosevelt St, Unit A

Bellemont Victoria II

Fox Hill Apartments

Ardendale Oaks Apartments

Cambridge Apartments

Bella of Baton Rouge

Waterside Condominiums

The Villas

Broadmoor Plantation Apartments

Willow View II Apartments

Copper Ridge

Sherwood Acres

BRCC Apartments

Park East Apartments

715 N 16th St

Camelot Apartments

Dali Place

1175 Monet Dr

Zurqui on Mohican

Savoy Plaza

Greenview East

Fairway View

Cambridge on the Green

Magnolia Trace

Pine Square Apartments

Jefferson Lakes Apartments

8251 Ned Ave

El Cid Apartments

Afton Oaks

The Villas on Brightside

1241 W Chimes St

Vue of Parker Flatiron LSU

Kenilworth Ridge Apartments

The Palms Apartments

The Establishment

Lake Towers

Oak Lane Apartments

Cedarbrook Apartments
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 | $1,180 | $595 | $2,850 |
Downtown Baton Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,153 | $555 | $3,211 |
Downtown Baton Rouge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $550 | $4,686 |
Downtown Baton Rouge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $519 | $5,230 |
Downtown Baton Rouge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,760 | $415 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 193 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 2 Beds unit found at Woodcrest Apartments priced from $300. Kingston Point (Patriot Point of Baton Rouge) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $550. 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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Woodcrest Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $300 |
Kingston Point (Patriot Point of Baton Rouge) | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $550 |
Drakes Landing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $556 |
Choctaw Lodge | Studio/efficiency | Studio,1BA | $595 |
City View Apartments - Internet Included! | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Bellemont Victoria II | A1L | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
Ardendale Oaks Apartments | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $672 |
Park Regency | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $680 |
Altitude Baton Rouge | D - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Baton Rouge, LA
As of March 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Baton Rouge 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 Midtown neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Downtown Baton Rouge apartment is the 3 Cottage Upper Deck Model at Arlington Cottages and Townhomes starting at $949 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Southdowns 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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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 |
University Grove | Pelican | 3BR,3BA | $0.64 |
Drakes Landing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.50 |
The Legacy at Baton Rouge | The Sunshine - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.78 |
The Oliver | 3BR/3BA - Furnished | 3BR,3BA | $0.65 |
1748 Port Dr, Unit 4 | 1748 Port Dr | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
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 $649 at Choctaw Lodge.
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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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