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Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Baton Rouge, LA

Pricing Updated: 05/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Baton Rouge, LA area range in price from $415 to $10,000 with an overall median price of $1,521. The three Baton Rouge neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Istrouma at $423, Capital Heights at $556, and Garden District at $450. 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
Istrouma$1,097$423252
Capital Heights$1,251$556309
Garden District$1,255$450392
Bocage$1,290$750315
Scotlandville$1,299$42397
Mid City South$1,300$556379
Brookstown$1,310$55686
Brownfields$1,321$70038
Contana Mall$1,321$556189
Goodwood$1,321$556441

Cheapest Available Baton Rouge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Drakes Landing in the Istrouma neighborhood priced from $257. Woodcrest Apartments in the Goodwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baton Rouge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakes Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$257
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$300
Jaguar PlazaTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$423
Scott School Apartment HomesSROStudio,1BA$450
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$672

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA

As of May 12, 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 in the in the Valley Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Baton Rouge apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA - Furnished Model at The Villas at Riverbend starting at $1,010 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Louisiana State University 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 ApartmentsFour Bedroom Two Bath4BR,2BA$0.74
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$0.61
1748 Port Dr, Unit 31748 Port Dr2BR,2BA$0.80
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.33
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Baton Rouge

What type of rentals are currently available in Baton Rouge?

There are currently 759 Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA with pricing that ranges from $415 to $10,000. There are also 262 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 $1,761.

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 $10,000, 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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