Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA from $514 (232 Rentals)

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Baton Rouge's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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The Vibe Apartments
$816 - $1,080

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Base Rent$761 - $1,080
Total Monthly Price$761 - $1,080
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The Vibe Apartments

5116 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts—Oh My!

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Oak Lane Apartments
$895 - $995

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Base Rent$795 - $1,350
Total Monthly Price$795 - $1,350
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Oak Lane Apartments

11440 Bard AveBaton Rouge, LA 70815
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Elevate at Highland
$899 - $1,085

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Base Rent$770 - $2,060
Total Monthly Price$770 - $2,060
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Elevate at Highland

5151 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Academics, Apartments, and Authentic Jambalaya: Living the College Rental Life in Baton Rouge

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Baton Rouge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Baton Rouge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Baton Rouge is under $700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Baton Rouge?

The cheapest apartment in Baton Rouge is The Villas which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Baton Rouge costs $1,096.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Baton Rouge?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2,123 regular apartments in Baton Rouge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Baton Rouge?

Cheap apartments in Baton Rouge have an average cost of $423 which is $673 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baton Rouge.

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Academics, Apartments, and Authentic Jambalaya: Living the College Rental Life in Baton Rouge

Written by: Melissa Maxwell

I'm Melissa, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Baton Rouge. If you like a big city vibe with all the amenities but also like the vibe of a friendly, tight-knit community, Baton Rouge is the place for you.

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.