Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA Under $1,200 (285 Rentals)

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Siegel Select Baton Rouge
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$1,170 - $1,815
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Siegel Select Baton Rouge

11140 Boardwalk DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816
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Veridian Apartment Homes
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$1,105 - $1,225
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Veridian Apartment Homes

515 Gardere LnBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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Baton Rouge's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Cypress Park Apartments
$1,019 - $1,705
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Cypress Park Apartments

10318 Celtic DrBaton Rouge, LA 70809
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813 Hammond Manor Dr, Unit B
$994
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813 Hammond Manor Dr, Unit B

813 Hammond Manor DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816
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823 Hammond Manor Dr, Unit C
$994
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823 Hammond Manor Dr, Unit C

823 Hammond Manor DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816
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Hidden Pointe Apartments
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$982 - $1,680
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$982 - $1,680
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Hidden Pointe Apartments

11850 Wentling AveBaton Rouge, LA 70816
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Shenandoah Bend
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$975 - $1,450
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$975 - $1,450
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Shenandoah Bend

15959 Tiger Bend RdBaton Rouge, LA 70817
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The Hive @ 3rd
$965 - $2,146
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The Hive @ 3rd

1925 N 3rd StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Frequently Asked Questions about Baton Rouge

How much are Studio apartments in Baton Rouge?

There are currently 228 Studio Apartments in Baton Rouge with rent ranges from $600 to $1,569 with an average price of $1,058.

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 $257 to $5,418 with an average monthly rent of $1,159.

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 $514 to $4,842. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,245.

How expensive are Baton Rouge Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 201 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Baton Rouge on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $556 to $15,264 - averaging $1,590 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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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.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.