
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $300 (197 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

Park East Apartments

The Villas

Broadmoor Plantation Apartments

Willow View II Apartments

Waterside Condominiums

Cambridge Apartments

Bella of Baton Rouge

158 W Chimes St, Unit 1

Copper Ridge

Sherwood Acres

BRCC Apartments

Camelot Apartments

715 N 16th St

Dali Place

1175 Monet Dr

Zurqui on Mohican

Savoy Plaza

Greenview East

Fairway View

Magnolia Trace

Pine Square Apartments

Jefferson Lakes Apartments

Cambridge on the Green

8251 Ned Ave

El Cid Apartments

Afton Oaks

The Villas on Brightside

1241 W Chimes St

Vue of Parker Flatiron LSU

The Palms Apartments

The Establishment

2255 Anne Marie Dr, Unit CUnit

3101 Highland Rd

Bienville Towers
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 | $1,171 | $595 | $2,850 |
Downtown Baton Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,152 | $555 | $3,211 |
Downtown Baton Rouge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $550 | $4,646 |
Downtown Baton Rouge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,454 | $519 | $5,022 |
Downtown Baton Rouge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $415 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 197 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 |
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 28, 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
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Baton Rouge. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
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 Drakes Landing which is listed at $257, while the average apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge costs $1,508.
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 294 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 $455 which is $1,053 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Baton Rouge.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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