Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Government Campus Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (16 Rentals)

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The Elysian II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Elysian II

744 N 11th StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Elysian III

1205 North StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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1509 Government StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Government Campus, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Government Campus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Government Campus area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 2 Beds unit found at Mid City Gardens priced from $700. Lake Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Government Campus apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mid City Gardens2 Bedroom Small2BR,1BA$700
Lake Towers1x11BR,1BA$795
The Hive @ 3rd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Park on 14thA31BR,1BA$931
Maritime OneOne Bed1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government Campus, LA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Government Campus area is the $1.34 price per square foot 3 Bed, 3 Bath Model at The Elias in the in the Spanish Town neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Government Campus apartment is the 656 Beauregard St Model at 656 Beauregard St, Unit Large Downstairs starting at $1,200 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Old South Baton Rouge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Government Campus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Elias3 Bed, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.34
656 Beauregard St, Unit Large Downstairs656 Beauregard St2BR,1BA$0.92
122 Maximillian St122 Maximillian St2BR,1BA$1.26
915 S 12th St, Unit A915 S 12th St2BR,2BA$1.22
Maritime OneOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Kress CondominiumsUnit 204Studio ,1BA$1.81
Mid City Gardens2 Bedroom Large2BR,1BA$0.94
Lake Towers1x11BR,1BA$1.26
The Hive @ 3rd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.39
438 Main Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80

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Government Campus, Baton Rouge, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Government Campus Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Government Campus?

The cheapest apartment in Government Campus is Lake Towers which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Government Campus costs $1,656.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Government Campus?

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 63 regular apartments in Government Campus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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