Cheap Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA from $400 (267 Rentals)

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Baton Rouge's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Eden Point Apartments
$694 - $1,140
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Eden Point Apartments

11528 Old Hammond HwyBaton Rouge, LA 70816
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The Vibe Apartments
$741 - $1,139
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The Vibe Apartments

5116 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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$750 - $850

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1175 Monet Dr

Baton RougeLA70806

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Oak Lane Apartments
$795 - $1,350
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Oak Lane Apartments

11440 Bard AveBaton Rouge, LA 70815
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Baton Rouge, LA

Pricing Updated: 08/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Baton Rouge, LA area range in price from $257 to $16,070 with an overall median price of $1,554. The three Baton Rouge neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Highland Farms at $1,152, Capital Heights at $1,225, and Flower Streets at $1,225. 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
Highland Farms$1,152$43038
Capital Heights$1,225$25739
Flower Streets$1,225$55022
North Gate$1,225$55016
Old South Baton Rouge$1,225$55024
The Bottom$1,225$55024
Lobdell-Woodale$1,260$25755
Istrouma$1,265$25766
Valley Park$1,269$567245
Highlands-Perkins$1,299$450360

Cheapest Available Baton Rouge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Baton Rouge, LA is a Studio unit found at Choctaw Lodge- Income Restricted in the Istrouma neighborhood priced from $600. Oakland Apartments & Cottages in the Goodwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baton Rouge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Choctaw Lodge- Income RestrictedStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$600
Oakland Apartments & CottagesApartment1BR,1BA$625
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$675
Eden Point Apartments1x11BR,1BA$694
Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath)Studio/1 Bath (#20 photos & #26 video)Studio,1BA$695
Bella of Baton Rouge Apartments1/1 Renovated1BR,1BA$700
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Sherwood Acres1x11BR,1BA$718
Broadmoor Plantation Apartments1BR | 1BA1BR,1BA$720

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA

As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Baton Rouge area is the $0.63 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - Flat Model at Wildwood Baton Rouge in the in the Southdowns neighborhood starting from $1,119. The second greatest value Baton Rouge apartment is the Four Bedroom Two Bath Model at College Park Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the Valley Park 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.
Wildwood Baton Rouge3BR/3BA - Flat3BR,3BA$0.63
College Park ApartmentsFour Bedroom Two Bath4BR,2BA$0.74
Savoy Plaza2X2.5 THN2BR,2.5BA$0.83
University Grove3X33BR,3BA$0.70
Shenandoah Ridge TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.85
8911 GSRI Ave, Unit 13078911 GSRI Ave2BR,2BA$0.82
Crown Ave PLEX2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.85
The Villas at Stone CreekB12BR,1BA$0.84
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.76
Broadmoor Plantation Apartments1BR | 1BA1BR,1BA$0.84

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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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.

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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 $720.

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

The cheapest apartment in Baton Rouge is Oakland Apartments & Cottages which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Baton Rouge costs $1,554.

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 1,618 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 $439 which is $1,115 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baton Rouge.

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

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

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