
Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA Under $500 (7 Rentals)


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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 Under $500 | $1,068 | $450 | $6,408 |
Baton Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $500 | $1,146 | $555 | $5,569 |
Baton Rouge 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $500 | $1,256 | $669 | $6,908 |
Baton Rouge 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $500 | $1,454 | $534 | $10,000+ |
Baton Rouge 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $500 | $1,766 | $485 | $10,000+ |
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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 Baton Rouge
How much are Studio apartments in Baton Rouge?
There are currently 46 Studio Apartments in Baton Rouge with rent ranges from $450 to $6,408 with an average price of $1,068.
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 $555 to $5,569 with an average monthly rent of $1,146.
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 $669 to $6,908. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,256.
How expensive are Baton Rouge Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 185 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Baton Rouge on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $534 to $10,000 - averaging $1,454 for the location.
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