Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA Under $1,200 (326 Rentals)

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Indigo Park
$1,185 - $1,984
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$1,185 - $1,984
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Indigo Park

11959 Nicholson DrBaton Rouge, LA 70810
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Regent Apartment Homes
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$1,159 - $1,809
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$1,099 - $1,749
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$1,159 - $1,809
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Regent Apartment Homes

2750 Millerville RdBaton Rouge, LA 70816
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Gates at Citiplace
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$1,155 - $2,850
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$1,049 - $2,744
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Gates at Citiplace

2500 Gates CirBaton Rouge, LA 70809
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Paramount at Cedar Lodge
$1,065 - $1,799
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$1,028 - $1,762
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Paramount at Cedar Lodge

6929 Commerce CirBaton Rouge, LA 70809
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Longridge Apartments
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$1,060 - $1,460
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$1,015 - $1,415
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$45
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$1,060 - $1,460
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Longridge Apartments

11999 Longridge AveBaton Rouge, LA 70816
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Cypress Park Apartments
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$1,030 - $1,705
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$1,015 - $1,690
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$1,030 - $1,705
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Cypress Park Apartments

10318 Celtic DrBaton Rouge, LA 70809
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Hidden Pointe Apartments
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$1,014 - $1,680
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$999 - $1,665
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$1,014 - $1,680
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Hidden Pointe Apartments

11850 Wentling AveBaton Rouge, LA 70816
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Retreat at Brightside
$1,008 - $1,490
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$591 - $1,073
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$417
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$1,008 - $1,490
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Retreat at Brightside

2000 Brightside DrBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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Jefferson Arms
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$974 - $1,645
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$959 - $1,630
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$974 - $1,645
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Jefferson Arms

10390 Jefferson HwyBaton Rouge, LA 70809
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Frequently Asked Questions about Baton Rouge

How much are Studio apartments in Baton Rouge?

There are currently 225 Studio Apartments in Baton Rouge with rent ranges from $600 to $1,649 with an average price of $1,082.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Baton Rouge Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Baton Rouge ranges from $452 to $3,733 with an average monthly rent of $1,151.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Baton Rouge cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Baton Rouge range from $583 to $4,744. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,252.

How expensive are Baton Rouge Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 200 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Baton Rouge on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $559 to $8,465 - averaging $1,497 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.