Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $300 (193 Rentals)

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1175 Monet Dr

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Downtown Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$300
Kingston Point (Patriot Point of Baton Rouge)2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$550
Drakes Landing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$556
Choctaw LodgeStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$595
City View Apartments - Internet Included!StudioStudio,1BA$600
Bellemont Victoria IIA1L1BR,1BA$655
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$672
Park RegencySTUDIOStudio,1BA$680
Altitude Baton RougeD - 4x44BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
College Park Apartments - 4 Bedroom only!Four Bedroom Two Bath4BR,2BA$0.74
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.71
Altitude Baton RougeC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.60
University GrovePelican3BR,3BA$0.64
Drakes Landing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.50
The Legacy at Baton RougeThe Sunshine - 3x33BR,3BA$0.78
The Oliver3BR/3BA - Furnished3BR,3BA$0.65
1748 Port Dr, Unit 41748 Port Dr2BR,2BA$0.80
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.33
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.78

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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.

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