Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (14 Rentals)

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Government Corridor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Government Corridor

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

Lynn Apartments

410-420 Steele BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70806

Midtown, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Drakes Landing priced from $257. Ardendale Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $672. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakes Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$257
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$672
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Greenview East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$749
Provincial North ApartmentsTwo Bedroom A2BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, LA

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 bedroom TH Model at The Villas in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Drakes Landing starting at $887 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Istrouma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villas2 bedroom TH2BR,1BA$1.30
Drakes Landing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Bienville TowersTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1.03
4822 Convention St, Unit Apt 34822 Convention St2BR,1BA$0.97
Gates at CitiplaceSavannah with Garage1BR,1BA$1.69
Patiohouse ApartmentsPatiohouse 1 One Bedroom TH + Bonus Loft1BR,1BA$1.50
Provincial North ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.08
Greenview East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Parc at Mid CityCLAYCUT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1.52
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Midtown, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #28

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown is under $965.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown is Drakes Landing which is listed at $257, while the average apartment in Midtown costs $1,415.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown?

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 61 regular apartments in Midtown 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 Midtown?

Cheap apartments in Midtown have an average cost of $512 which is $903 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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