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Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Baton Rouge, LA

Pricing Updated: 10/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Baton Rouge, LA area range in price from $300 to $8,209 with an overall median price of $1,557. The three Baton Rouge neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Brookstown at $628, Ogden Park at $450, and Flower Streets at $700. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Baton Rouge Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Brookstown$1,050$62819
Ogden Park$1,093$45026
Flower Streets$1,095$70030
Old South Baton Rouge$1,095$70031
The Bottom$1,095$70030
Howell Park$1,100$300120
Istrouma$1,100$450100
West Baton Rouge Parish$1,103$445490
Melrose Place$1,108$30092
Spanish Town$1,184$45055

Cheapest Available Baton Rouge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Drakes Landing in the Istrouma neighborhood priced from $257. Scott School Apartment Homes in the Istrouma neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baton Rouge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakes Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$257
Scott School Apartment HomesSROStudio,1BA$450
Oakland Apartments & CottagesApartment1BR,1BA$625
Hollywood HeightsCreole1BR,1BA$628
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$671
Choctaw Lodge- Income RestrictedStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$675
Elevate at Highland-Under New ManagementThe Dietzel: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$676
Live Life On Point At Eden Point Apartments!1x11BR,1BA$699
Bellemont Victoria IIB1L2BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Baton Rouge area is the $0.71 price per square foot 2X2.5 THN Model at Savoy Plaza in the in the Goodwood neighborhood starting from $1,085. The second greatest value Baton Rouge apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA - Furnished Model at The Villas at Riverbend starting at $1,050 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Highlands-Perkins neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Baton Rouge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Savoy Plaza2X2.5 THN2BR,2.5BA$0.71
The Villas at Riverbend2BR/2.5BA - Furnished2BR,2.5BA$0.70
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.73
The OliverD14BR,2BA$0.40
University GrovePelican3BR,3BA$0.69
Port Royal Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.82
4212 Oxford Ave, Unit # 34212 Oxford Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
1080 Buffet St, Unit Apt D1080 Buffet St2BR,2BA$0.83
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.78
Broadmoor Plantation Apartments1BR | 1BA1BR,1BA$0.84

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Baton Rouge Overview

The French, the Spaniards and Native American Indians are examples of some of the cultures that share a claim to influencing the current culture of Baton Rouge, which is rich, diverse and steeped in community. Geographically located in the Southeast, arguably the best weather in the country, only adds to the allure of this vibrant state capital. Baton Rouge apartments offer residents of various income and lifestyles accessibility to all the available flavors, sounds and cultures that is Baton Rouge.

Why live in Baton Rouge, LA?

It may very well be the most amazing and unique quality of Baton Rouge, it pervades all of Louisiana but perhaps is exhibited no where more clearly than it is in the capital city - community. This is community as it was intended, and that is evidenced by how perfectly the different cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds and potpourri of people live among one another. There is a sense of appreciation and pride of the French, Indian, African (and on and on...) cultures that is witnessed everyday in the shops, restaurants and activities of Baton Rouge. It is this feel of community and love that is behind why so many call this place home.

Baton Rouge, LA
Population: 221,599

Ranked #99

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #1

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Baton Rouge, LA

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $699.

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

The cheapest apartment in Baton Rouge is Drakes Landing which is listed at $257, while the average apartment in Baton Rouge costs $1,557.

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 2,422 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 $486 which is $1,071 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baton Rouge.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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