
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southdowns Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $400 (40 Rentals)
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City View Apartments - Internet Included!

158 W Chimes St, Unit 1

The Villas

Cambridge Apartments

Camelot Apartments

Fairway View

Cambridge on the Green

El Cid Apartments

The Villas on Brightside

Vue of Parker Flatiron LSU

3101 Highland Rd

The Establishment

Bienville Towers

The Cove at State Street

4523 Alvin Dark Ave, Unit 4

1615 Highland Rd, Unit 201

Cambridge West Apartments

5 East Apartments

Tiger Pointe

824 E Polk St

Parc at Mid City

3030 Congress Blvd

Les Chenes

Cottages at Corporate

Retreat at Brightside

Southgate Condos & Southgate 2 Apartments

Magnolia Ridge Apartments
Southdowns, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southdowns?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southdowns Studio Apartments | $1,237 | $600 | $1,569 |
Southdowns 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,047 | $695 | $2,100 |
Southdowns 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,216 | $575 | $2,600 |
Southdowns 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $519 | $3,700 |
Southdowns 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $415 | $3,400 |
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Cheapest Available Southdowns Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southdowns area of Baton Rouge, LA is a Studio unit found at City View Apartments - Internet Included! priced from $600. Cambridge on the Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Southdowns apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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City View Apartments - Internet Included! | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Cambridge on the Green | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Cambridge Apartments | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
The Villas | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Camelot Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Fairway View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 573sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
El Cid Apartments | 1x1 Small | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
Vue of Parker Flatiron LSU | E2 | 5BR,5BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southdowns, LA
As of March 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southdowns area is the $0.34 price per square foot 4523 Alvin Dark Ave Model at 4523 Alvin Dark Ave, Unit 4 in the in the Southdowns neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Southdowns apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA - TH Model at Wildwood Baton Rouge starting at $1,295 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Louisiana State University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southdowns apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4523 Alvin Dark Ave, Unit 4 | 4523 Alvin Dark Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
Wildwood Baton Rouge | 2BR/2.5BA - TH | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
The Patrician | 2-2A | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes | 3 Cottage Upper Deck | 3BR,3BA | $0.71 |
Altitude Baton Rouge | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.60 |
The Legacy at Baton Rouge | The Sunshine - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.78 |
The Oliver | 2BR/2BA - Furnished | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
The Establishment | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
314 W Roosevelt St, Unit A | 314 W Roosevelt St | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Cambridge Apartments | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthdowns, Baton Rouge, LA
Ranked #12
Among neighborhoods in Baton Rouge, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Southdowns, Baton Rouge, LA
Liberty High School
Glasgow Middle School
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Best Local Schools in Southdowns, Baton Rouge, LA
Liberty High School
Glasgow Middle School
School data provided by Great Schools
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Southdowns Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southdowns Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southdowns?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southdowns is at City View Apartments - Internet Included! listed at $600.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southdowns Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southdowns Apartment is $695 at City View Apartments - Internet Included!.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southdowns Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southdowns is starting from $775 at The Villas.
What is the most affordable Southdowns Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southdowns Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at City View Apartments - Internet Included! and starts from $895.
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