
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $700 (34 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the South Baton Rouge area of Baton Rouge.


Willow View II Apartments

Devonshire Apartments

Jefferson Lakes Apartments

Kenilworth Ridge Apartments

2182 Gardere Ln

8366 Governor Dr

2255 Anne Marie Dr, Unit DUnit
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1738 Port Dr

1724 Cedar Lake Dr, Unit D

1654 Clear Lake Ave, Unit B

1644 Lake Calais Ct, Unit D

Chestnut Ridge Apartments

Ivy Park Apartments

Atlas at St. George

7922 Bayou Fountain Ave, Unit C

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Shenandoah Bend Apartments
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The Arts Apartments at Bluebonnet Place

10624 Glenstone Ct

Live Oaks Apartments

Oakleigh Apartments

Meadows at Nicholson

The Addison

Essex View Apartments

8736 Elvin Dr

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South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Baton Rouge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Baton Rouge Studio Apartments | $1,203 | $725 | $4,371 |
South Baton Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,314 | $700 | $3,759 |
South Baton Rouge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,522 | $775 | $4,305 |
South Baton Rouge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $1,175 | $4,574 |
South Baton Rouge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $1,600 | $2,250 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA.
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Cheapest Available South Baton Rouge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Baton Rouge area of Baton Rouge, LA is a Studio unit found at Willow View II Apartments priced from $700. Waterside Condominiums has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable South Baton Rouge apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Willow View II Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Waterside Condominiums | Townhouse | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Jefferson Lakes Apartments | The Birch | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Kenilworth Ridge Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Siegen Calais Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $864 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Baton Rouge, LA
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Baton Rouge area is the $0.78 price per square foot 9132 GSRI Ave Model at 9132 GSRI Ave, Unit C in the in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $775. The second greatest value South Baton Rouge apartment is the 7734 Bles Ave Model at 7734 Bles Ave, Unit B starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Perkins neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Baton Rouge apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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9132 GSRI Ave, Unit C | 9132 GSRI Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.78 |
7734 Bles Ave, Unit B | 7734 Bles Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
7922 Bayou Fountain Ave, Unit C | 7922 Bayou Fountain Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
The Arts Apartments at Bluebonnet Place | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
Waterside Condominiums | Townhouse | 1BR,1BA | $0.78 |
2255 Anne Marie Dr, Unit DUnit | 2255 Anne Marie Dr | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
1644 Lake Calais Ct, Unit D | 1644 Lake Calais Ct | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
1724 Cedar Lake Dr, Unit D | 1724 Cedar Lake Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
1654 Clear Lake Ave, Unit B | 1654 Clear Lake Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
Devonshire Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA
Wildwood Elementary School
Woodlawn High School
Mayfair Laboratory School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the South Baton Rouge Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Baton Rouge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Baton Rouge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Baton Rouge is under $864.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Baton Rouge?
The cheapest apartment in South Baton Rouge is Waterside Condominiums which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in South Baton Rouge costs $2,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 71 regular apartments in 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 South Baton Rouge?
Cheap apartments in South Baton Rouge have an average cost of $301 which is $1,949 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Baton Rouge.
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