New Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA Under $3,500 (48 Rentals)

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The Waters at Bluebonnet
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$1,683 - $2,864
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The Waters at Bluebonnet

3445 Bluebonnet BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70809
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Bend on Bluebonnet
$1,551 - $2,817
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Bend on Bluebonnet

10231 Bluebonnet BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70810
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Cedarbrook Apartments
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$825 - $1,485
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$825 - $1,485

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Cedarbrook Apartments

1860 Boulevard de ProvinceBaton Rouge, LA 70816
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Oak Lane Apartments
$795 - $1,350
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$795 - $1,350

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Oak Lane Apartments

11440 Bard AveBaton Rouge, LA 70815
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1012 S Acadian Trwy
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1012 S Acadian Trwy

1012 S Acadian TrwyBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Onyx Residences
Built in 20161 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Onyx Residences

161 3rd StBaton Rouge, LA 70801
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Jonte Lake Apartments
Built in 20191 Bedroom Apartments

Jonte Lake Apartments

1147 W Chimes StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Wildwood Baton Rouge
Built in 20162 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wildwood Baton Rouge

5959 Burbank DrBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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The Elysian II
Built in 20191 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Elysian II

744 N 11th StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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The Grayson
Built in 2017Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Grayson

222 E Boyd DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Frequently Asked Questions about New Baton Rouge Apartments

What is the Cheapest New apartment in Baton Rouge?

Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Baton Rouge is at Drakes Landing listed at $257.

How much is the average rent for a New Baton Rouge Apartment?

The average rent for a New Apartment in Baton Rouge is $1,621.

What is the largest New Baton Rouge Apartment for rent?

Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Baton Rouge is a 2,016 square feet unit starting from $1,895 at Villas at Oak Bend - Home Rentals.

What is the average size for Baton Rouge New Apartments for rent?

The average size for a New rental in Baton Rouge is currently at 703 sq ft.

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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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.