Cheap Homes for Rent in South Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $700 (12 Rentals)

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8531 Rush Ave, Unit B

8531 Rush Ave
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow View II ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$700
Jefferson Lakes ApartmentsThe Birch1BR,1BA$775
Siegen Calais Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$864
Chestnut Ridge ApartmentsFranklin Floor Plan1BR,1BA$905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Baton Rouge, LA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Baton Rouge area is the $1.05 price per square foot Bocage II Model at Ivy Park Apartments in the in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,136. The second greatest value South Baton Rouge apartment is the 1748 Port Dr Model at 1748 Port Dr, Unit 3 starting at $800 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Baton Rouge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ivy Park ApartmentsBocage II2BR,2BA$1.05
1748 Port Dr, Unit 31748 Port Dr2BR,2BA$0.80
7922 Bayou Fountain Ave, Unit C7922 Bayou Fountain Ave2BR,2BA$0.93
The Arts Apartments at Bluebonnet PlaceB12BR,1.5BA$1.10
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.78
2255 Anne Marie Dr, Unit DUnit2255 Anne Marie Dr2BR,2BA$0.97
1644 Lake Calais Ct, Unit D1644 Lake Calais Ct2BR,2BA$1.06
8007 Jefferson Park Dr, Unit D8007 Jefferson Park Dr2BR,2BA$1.12
1744 Cedar Lake Dr, Unit D1744 Cedar Lake Dr2BR,2BA$1.00
1654 Clear Lake Ave, Unit B1654 Clear Lake Ave2BR,2BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Baton Rouge

What type of rentals are currently available in South Baton Rouge?

There are currently 135 Apartments for Rent in South Baton Rouge, LA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $5,740. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Baton Rouge ranging from $795 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Baton Rouge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Baton Rouge ranges from $795 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,802.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Baton Rouge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Baton Rouge range from $1,117 to $4,574, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

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