Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid City Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $300 (66 Rentals)

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1175 Monet Dr

Baton RougeLA70806
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Melrose Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Manor

6737 E Harry DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Melrose Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Place

6776 Cezanne AveBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Banyan Trace
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Banyan Trace

5403 Banyan Trace DrBaton Rouge, LA 70805
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River Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Pines

5750 Florida BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Lone Oak Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lone Oak Apartments

3303 Lone Oak DrBaton Rouge, LA 70814
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Magnolia Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Gardens

8820 Greenwell Springs RdBaton Rouge, LA 70814
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Government Corridor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Government Corridor

605 N 33rd StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Elm Drive Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Drive Apartments

4250 Elm DrBaton Rouge, LA 70805
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Mid City Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mid City Baton Rouge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid City Baton Rouge area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 2 Beds unit found at Woodcrest Apartments priced from $300. Drakes Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $556. Here are the most affordable Mid City Baton Rouge apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$300
Drakes Landing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$556
Choctaw LodgeStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$595
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$672
Park RegencySTUDIOStudio,1BA$680
Altitude Baton RougeD - 4x44BR,4BA$695
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Mid City Gardens2 Bedroom Small2BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid City Baton Rouge, LA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid City 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 Mid City Baton Rouge apartment is the 2-2A Model at The Patrician starting at $1,300 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid City 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
The Patrician2-2A2BR,2BA$0.90
Altitude Baton RougeC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.60
Scotlandville HomesThree Bedroom Home3BR,2BA$0.95
Port Royal Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.82
Drakes Landing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.50
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.33
Park East ApartmentsB1L2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Mid City Gardens2 Bedroom Large2BR,1BA$0.94
314 W Roosevelt St, Unit A314 W Roosevelt St2BR,1BA$0.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mid City Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Baton Rouge, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Best Local Schools in
Mid City Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA

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Best Local Schools in
Mid City Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Baton Rouge. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Mid City Baton Rouge Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 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 Mid City Baton Rouge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mid City Baton Rouge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mid City Baton Rouge is under $700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mid City Baton Rouge?

The cheapest apartment in Mid City Baton Rouge is Choctaw Lodge which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Mid City Baton Rouge costs $1,537.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mid City Baton Rouge?

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 5,513 regular apartments in Mid City Baton Rouge 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 Mid City Baton Rouge?

Cheap apartments in Mid City Baton Rouge have an average cost of $575 which is $962 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid City Baton Rouge.

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