Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid City South Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $300 (27 Rentals)

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Melrose Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Place

6776 Cezanne AveBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Melrose Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Manor

6737 E Harry DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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River Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Pines

5750 Florida BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Government Corridor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Government Corridor

605 N 33rd StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Clover Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clover Place

644 Monet DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Monet I
1 Bedroom Apartments

Monet I

770 Monet DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Shadow Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadow Creek

950 S Foster DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Lynn Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lynn Apartments

410-420 Steele BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Ole Towne
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ole Towne

1607 College DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808

Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mid City South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid City South area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Drakes Landing priced from $257. Woodcrest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $300. Here are the most affordable Mid City South apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakes Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$257
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$300
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Dali Place2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$750
Provincial North ApartmentsOne Bedroom E1BR,1BA$766
Greenview East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$769
Fairway View1 Bedroom 1 Bath 573sq.ft.1BR,1BA$770
Spanish Oaks ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$799
Monet V1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Bienville TowersOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid City South, LA

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid City South 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 Valley Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Mid City South apartment is the 2-2A Model at The Patrician starting at $1,285 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid City South 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$0.89
Drakes Landing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.50
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.33
Ole Towne1-1UP1BR,1BA$0.98
Peaks of Baton Rouge - Ages 55+ Luxury LivingTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.17
Dali Place3 Bedroom/1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.07
Provincial North ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.07
Bienville TowersOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.13
Greenview East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Louisiana including Mid City South, Baton Rouge, and the greater Baton Rouge area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid City South Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Mid City South is Drakes Landing which is listed at $257, while the average apartment in Mid City South costs $1,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mid City South?

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 64 regular apartments in Mid City South 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 South?

Cheap apartments in Mid City South have an average cost of $176 which is $1,124 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid City South.

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