Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands-Perkins Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $400 (59 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Highlands-Perkins area of Baton Rouge.

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Chateau du Cour
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau du Cour

4728 Ya Tittle AveBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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Tiger Plaza
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tiger Plaza

4445 Alvin Dark RdBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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College Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

College Apartments

464 E Boyd DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Tiger Manor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tiger Manor Apartments

3033 July StBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Brightside Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brightside Manor

1714-1724 Brightside DrBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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Highlands-Perkins, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands-Perkins Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands-Perkins area of Baton Rouge, LA is a Studio unit found at City View Apartments - Internet Included! priced from $600. Cambridge on the Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Highlands-Perkins apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City View Apartments - Internet Included!StudioStudio,1BA$600
Cambridge on the Green0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The Bengal ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$675
Altitude Baton RougeD - 4x44BR,4BA$695
Willow View II ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$700
Cambridge Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$700
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Camelot Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Fairway View1 Bedroom 1 Bath 573sq.ft.1BR,1BA$770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands-Perkins, LA

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands-Perkins area is the $0.67 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA - Furnished Model at The Villas at Riverbend in the in the Louisiana State University neighborhood starting from $1,010. The second greatest value Highlands-Perkins 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 Highlands-Perkins apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villas at Riverbend2BR/2.5BA - Furnished2BR,2.5BA$0.67
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.71
Altitude Baton RougeC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.60
University GrovePelican3BR,3BA$0.64
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
4224 Oxford Ave, Unit A4224 Oxford Ave1BR,1BA$0.89

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Southwestern Baton Rouge, LA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Highlands-Perkins Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands-Perkins Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Highlands-Perkins?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highlands-Perkins is under $770.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands-Perkins?

The cheapest apartment in Highlands-Perkins is The Bengal Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Highlands-Perkins costs $1,401.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highlands-Perkins?

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 78 regular apartments in Highlands-Perkins 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 Highlands-Perkins?

Cheap apartments in Highlands-Perkins have an average cost of $560 which is $841 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands-Perkins.

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