Cheap Homes for Rent in The Bottom Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $800 (6 Rentals)

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2102 Olive St

Baton RougeLA70806

The Bottom, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Bottom Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Bottom area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Bengal Apartments priced from $649. Altitude Baton Rouge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable The Bottom apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Bengal ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$649
Altitude Baton RougeD - 4x44BR,4BA$695
Mid City Gardens2 Bedroom Small2BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Bottom, LA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Bottom area is the $0.60 price per square foot C1 - 3x3 Model at Altitude Baton Rouge in the in the Louisiana State University neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value The Bottom apartment is the 3BR/3BA - Furnished Model at The Oliver starting at $685 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Louisiana State University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Bottom apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Altitude Baton RougeC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.60
The Oliver3BR/3BA - Furnished3BR,3BA$0.65
200 Water Street Apartments1 bed 1.5 bath 1000 sf1BR,1.5BA$1.60
Maritime OneOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Mid City Gardens2 Bedroom Large2BR,1BA$0.94
314 W Roosevelt St, Unit A314 W Roosevelt St2BR,1BA$0.93
5 East Apartments1x1PDPWD1BR,1BA$1.40
158 W Chimes St, Unit 1158 W Chimes St1BR,1BA$1.08
MAISON BurbankThe Cypress2BR,1BA$1.42
The Bengal ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bottom

What type of rentals are currently available in The Bottom?

There are currently 106 Apartments for Rent in The Bottom, LA with pricing that ranges from $499 to $4,300. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Bottom ranging from $800 to $2,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Bottom?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Bottom ranges from $800 to $2,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,265.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in The Bottom?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in The Bottom range from $640 to $4,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $1,825. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $499.

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