Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old South Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (16 Rentals)

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Tiger Manor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tiger Manor Apartments

3033 July StBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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1147 W Chimes StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old South Baton Rouge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old South Baton Rouge area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 4 Beds unit found at Altitude Baton Rouge priced from $695. Mid City Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Old South Baton Rouge apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altitude Baton RougeD - 4x44BR,4BA$695
Mid City Gardens2 Bedroom Small2BR,1BA$700
Vue of Parker Flatiron LSUE25BR,5BA$799
The Cove at State StreetD11BR,1BA$825
Maritime OneOne Bed1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old South Baton Rouge, LA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old South Baton Rouge area is the $0.92 price per square foot 656 Beauregard St Model at 656 Beauregard St, Unit Large Downstairs in the in the Old South Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Old South Baton Rouge apartment is the C1 - 3x3 Model at Altitude Baton Rouge starting at $750 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Louisiana State University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old South Baton Rouge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
656 Beauregard St, Unit Large Downstairs656 Beauregard St2BR,1BA$0.92
Altitude Baton RougeC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.60
200 Water Street Apartments1 bed 1.5 bath 1000 sf1BR,1.5BA$1.60
915 S 12th St, Unit A915 S 12th St2BR,2BA$1.22
Maritime OneOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Mid City Gardens2 Bedroom Large2BR,1BA$0.94
Southgate Condos & Southgate 2 ApartmentsOne BR Flat w/WD & Patio1BR,1BA$1.60
Magnolia Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
438 Main Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80
1615 Highland Rd, Unit 2011615 Highland RdStudio ,1BA$1.80

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Old South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old South Baton Rouge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old South Baton Rouge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old South Baton Rouge is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old South Baton Rouge?

The cheapest apartment in Old South Baton Rouge is The Cove at State Street which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Old South Baton Rouge costs $3,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old South 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 22 regular apartments in Old South 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 Old South Baton Rouge?

Cheap apartments in Old South Baton Rouge have an average cost of $716 which is $2,434 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old South Baton Rouge.

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