1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA Under $3,500 (228 Rentals)

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The Waters at Bluebonnet
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$1,648 - $1,894
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$1,683 - $2,864

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The Waters at Bluebonnet

3445 Bluebonnet BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70809
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Bend on Bluebonnet
$1,447 - $1,488
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$1,551 - $2,817

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Bend on Bluebonnet

10231 Bluebonnet BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70810
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Indigo Park
$1,434 - $1,600
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$1,434 - $1,898

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$1,434 - $1,898
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 26

Indigo Park

11959 Nicholson DrBaton Rouge, LA 70810
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Shenandoah Bend
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$1,095
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$1,095 - $1,450

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Shenandoah Bend

15959 Tiger Bend RdBaton Rouge, LA 70817
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Cypress Park Apartments
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$927 - $1,170
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$942 - $1,705

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Cypress Park Apartments

10318 Celtic DrBaton Rouge, LA 70809
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Blu on the Boulevard
$1,329 - $2,146
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$1,502 - $3,991

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Blu on the Boulevard

8008 Blue Bonnet BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70810
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Baton Rouge Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Baton Rouge with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Baton Rouge is at Oakland Apartments & Cottages listed at $625.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Baton Rouge Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Baton Rouge is $1,152.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Baton Rouge Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Baton Rouge is a 1,160 square feet unit starting from $1,800 at Kress Condominiums.

What is the average size for Baton Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Baton Rouge is currently 815 sq ft.

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The Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Written by: Melissa Maxwell

Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and the second most populous city right after New Orleans. Like New Orleans, Baton Rouge is culturally rich and located right on the banks of the Mississippi River.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.