Cheap Homes for Rent in Southdowns Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $700 (13 Rentals)

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1718 Brightside Dr

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Southdowns, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

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. Altitude Baton Rouge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Southdowns apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City View Apartments - Internet Included!StudioStudio,1BA$600
Altitude Baton RougeD - 4x44BR,4BA$695
Cambridge Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$700
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Camelot Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southdowns, LA

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southdowns area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA - TH Model at Wildwood Baton Rouge in the in the Louisiana State University neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Southdowns apartment is the 3 Cottage Upper Deck Model at Arlington Cottages and Townhomes starting at $949 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Southdowns neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southdowns apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wildwood Baton Rouge2BR/2.5BA - TH2BR,2BA$0.90
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.71
656 Beauregard St, Unit Large Downstairs656 Beauregard St2BR,1BA$0.92
Altitude Baton RougeC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.60
The Legacy at Baton RougeThe Sunshine - 3x33BR,3BA$0.74
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.65
Bienville TowersTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1.03
Ole Towne1-1UP1BR,1BA$1.04
The Establishment1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$0.94
Cambridge Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southdowns

What type of rentals are currently available in Southdowns?

There are currently 177 Apartments for Rent in Southdowns, LA with pricing that ranges from $415 to $3,969. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southdowns ranging from $750 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southdowns?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southdowns ranges from $750 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,641.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southdowns?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southdowns range from $519 to $3,969, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $415.

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