
Cheap Loft Style Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA from $300 (9 Rentals)
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What Exactly Is a Loft Style Apartment?
Apartments come in many varieties. Among these, the so-called ‘Loft Apartment’ usually features higher ceilings, and larger windows, and frequently includes industrial design elements.

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Baton Rouge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Baton Rouge Studio Apartments | $1,117 | $450 | $5,646 |
Baton Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,168 | $358 | $5,182 |
Baton Rouge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $550 | $6,586 |
Baton Rouge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $529 | $10,000+ |
Baton Rouge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $425 | $3,450 |
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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 $649.
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 $1,806.
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 4,176 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 $501 which is $1,305 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baton Rouge.
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The Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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