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property at 8531 Rush Ave

8531 Rush Ave, Unit B

8531 Rush Ave
Baton RougeLA70810
property at 8255 Ned Ave

8255 Ned Ave

Baton RougeLA70820
property at 10877 Ansley Ave

10877 Ansley Ave

Baton RougeLA70816
property at 2102 Olive St

2102 Olive St

Baton RougeLA70806
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Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Baton Rouge, LA

Pricing Updated: 03/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Baton Rouge, LA area range in price from $600 to $5,500 with an overall median price of $1,981. The three Baton Rouge neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Monticello Comite at $800, Highland Farms at $1,050, and Scotlandville at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Baton Rouge Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Monticello Comite$800$80024
Highland Farms$1,050$1,0506
Scotlandville$1,100$750132
North Baton Rouge$1,150$80047
Bernard Terrace$1,250$700120
Midtown$1,250$700156
Ogden Park$1,287$750174
Brownfields$1,300$850133
Howell Park$1,300$675442
Sherwood Forest Office Park$1,350$99530

Cheapest Available Baton Rouge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Baton Rouge, LA is a 2 Beds unit found at Woodcrest Apartments in the Goodwood neighborhood priced from $300. Drakes Landing in the Istrouma neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $556. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baton Rouge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$300
Drakes Landing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$556
Choctaw LodgeStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$595
City View Apartments - Internet Included!StudioStudio,1BA$600
Bellemont Victoria IIA1L1BR,1BA$665
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$672
Park RegencySTUDIOStudio,1BA$680
Altitude Baton RougeD - 4x44BR,4BA$695
Cambridge Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 Baton Rouge apartment is the 2X2.5 THN Model at Savoy Plaza starting at $1,095 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Goodwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for 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
Savoy Plaza2X2.5 THN2BR,2.5BA$0.72
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
Drakes Landing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.50
The Legacy at Baton RougeThe Sunshine - 3x33BR,3BA$0.78
The Oliver3BR/3BA - Furnished3BR,3BA$0.65
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Baton Rouge

What type of rentals are currently available in Baton Rouge?

There are currently 749 Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA with pricing that ranges from $415 to $10,000. There are also 226 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Baton Rouge ranging from $600 to $5,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Baton Rouge ranges from $600 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,643.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Baton Rouge range from $519 to $5,275, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $3,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $415.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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