
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightside Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $400 (30 Rentals)
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1984 Brightside Dr, Unit 102, Unit 102

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Elevate at Highland-Under New Management

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1707 S Brightside View Dr, Unit c, Unit c

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4547 Alvin Dark Ave

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445 W Parker Blvd, Unit 4, Unit 4

1983 S Brightside View Dr
Brightside, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brightside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightside Studio Apartments | $841 | $600 | $1,375 |
| Brightside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $904 | $695 | $1,550 |
| Brightside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $991 | $679 | $1,850 |
| Brightside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,247 | $559 | $3,800 |
| Brightside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $445 | $3,550 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pied Piper | Studio/1 Bath (#20 photos & #26 video) | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| The Vibe Apartments | The Borland: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Tiger Den Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $852 |
| Burbank Lofts | 1 BR Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Elevate at Highland-Under New Management | The Dwyer: 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $914 |
| Les Chenes | 1 Bed / 1 Bathroom Units | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Retreat at Brightside | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1,008 |
| Southgate Towers Apartments | Allen | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Cottages and Townhomes | 3 Cottage Upper Deck | 3BR,3BA | $0.75 |
| University Grove | 3X3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.70 |
| Maison Burbank | 2x1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| The Oliver | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.61 |
| Elevate at Highland-Under New Management | The Hallman: 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| Les Chenes | 2 Bed / 1 Bathroom Units | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Tiger Den Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Vibe Apartments | The Borland: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Burbank Lofts | 1 BR Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Pied Piper | Studio/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.
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