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8531 Rush Ave, Unit B

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakes Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$257
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$300
Scott School Apartment HomesSROStudio,1BA$450
Kingston Point (Patriot Point of Baton Rouge)2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$550
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Choctaw LodgeStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$595
City View Apartments - Internet Included!StudioStudio,1BA$600
Cambridge on the Green0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Bellemont Victoria IIA1L1BR,1BA$669
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$674

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Baton Rouge, LA

As of May 07, 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 Valley Park 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
3325 O'Neal Ln, Unit #D3325 O'Neal Ln2BR,2.5BA$0.82
The Legacy at Baton RougeThe Sunshine - 3x33BR,3BA$0.74
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.65
9132 GSRI Ave, Unit C9132 GSRI Ave2BR,2BA$0.78
1748 Port Dr, Unit 31748 Port Dr2BR,2BA$0.80
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Baton Rouge

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Baton Rouge?

There are currently 695 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Baton Rouge, LA with pricing that ranges from $415 to $4,652. There are also 239 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Baton Rouge ranging from $600 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Baton Rouge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Baton Rouge ranges from $600 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,805.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Baton Rouge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Baton Rouge range from $519 to $4,639, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $415.

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