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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Cedarbrook Apartments
$825 - $1,485
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Cedarbrook Apartments

1860 Boulevard de ProvinceBaton Rouge, LA 70816
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Jefferson Arms
$902 - $1,645
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Jefferson Arms

10390 Jefferson HwyBaton Rouge, LA 70809
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Veridian Apartment Homes
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$905 - $1,225
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Veridian Apartment Homes

515 Gardere LnBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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

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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.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.