Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightside Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $400 (30 Rentals)

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Chateau du Cour
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau du Cour

4728 Ya Tittle AveBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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College Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

College Apartments

464 E Boyd DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Graduate Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Graduate Apartments

1222 Bob Petit BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70820

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The Vibe Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Vibe Apartments

5116 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Brightside Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brightside Manor

1714-1724 Brightside DrBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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Latitude 30
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Latitude 30

4548 Tigerland AveBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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Tiger Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tiger Park Apartments

1330 Jim Taylor DrBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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The Blox
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Blox

1855 Brightside DrBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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Baton Rouge's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Brightside, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brightside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brightside area of Baton Rouge, LA is a Studio unit found at Pied Piper priced from $695. The Vibe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Brightside apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pied PiperStudio/1 Bath (#20 photos & #26 video)Studio,1BA$695
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Borland: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Tiger Den Apartments1.11BR,1BA$852
Burbank Lofts1 BR Traditional1BR,1BA$900
Elevate at Highland-Under New ManagementThe Dwyer: 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$914
Les Chenes1 Bed / 1 Bathroom Units1BR,1BA$950
Retreat at BrightsideMaple1BR,1BA$1,008
Southgate Towers ApartmentsAllenStudio,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightside, LA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brightside area is the $0.75 price per square foot 3 Cottage Upper Deck Model at Arlington Cottages and Townhomes in the in the Southdowns neighborhood starting from $1,009. The second greatest value Brightside apartment is the 3X3 Model at University Grove starting at $869 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brightside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.75
University Grove3X33BR,3BA$0.70
Maison Burbank2x12BR,2BA$0.67
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.61
Elevate at Highland-Under New ManagementThe Hallman: 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath TH2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Les Chenes2 Bed / 1 Bathroom Units2BR,1BA$1.53
Tiger Den Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1.23
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Borland: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Burbank Lofts1 BR Traditional1BR,1BA$1.43
Pied PiperStudio/1 Bath (#20 photos & #26 video)Studio ,1BA$1.41

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Louisiana including Brightside, Baton Rouge, and the greater Baton Rouge area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brightside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Brightside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brightside is under $1,325.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brightside?

The cheapest apartment in Brightside is The Vibe Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Brightside costs $1,209.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brightside?

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 159 regular apartments in Brightside 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 Brightside?

Cheap apartments in Brightside have an average cost of $662 which is $547 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightside.

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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The Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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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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