Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightside Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $400 (26 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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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 1 Bed unit found at City View Apartments - Internet Included! priced from $695. Cambridge West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Brightside apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City View Apartments - Internet Included!One Bed One Bath - Y.A Tittle1BR,1BA$695
Cambridge West Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Camelot Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Arnspanger: Studio 1 BathStudio,1BA$755
Elevate at Highland-Under New ManagementThe Dietzel: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$765
Maison Burbank2x12BR,2BA$799
Tiger Den Apartments2.12BR,1BA$875
Les Chenes1 Bed / 1 Bathroom Units1BR,1BA$950
Retreat at BrightsideMaple1BR,1BA$995
Southgate Towers ApartmentsAllenStudio,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightside, LA

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brightside area is the $1.48 price per square foot The Saban: 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Elevate at Highland-Under New Management in the in the Valley Park neighborhood starting from $2,045. The second greatest value Brightside apartment is the 3 Cottage Upper Deck Model at Arlington Cottages and Townhomes starting at $999 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the Southdowns 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.
Elevate at Highland-Under New ManagementThe Saban: 4 Bedroom 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.48
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.74
University GrovePelican3BR,3BA$0.69
Maison Burbank2x12BR,2BA$0.67
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.61
Les Chenes1 Bed / 1 Bathroom Units1BR,1BA$1.36
Tiger Den Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1.30
Cambridge West Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
Camelot Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.12
City View Apartments - Internet Included!One Bed One Bath - Y.A Tittle1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Brightside, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #25

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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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.

Getting Around the Brightside Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brightside Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brightside?

The cheapest apartment in Brightside is City View Apartments - Internet Included! which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Brightside costs $2,045.

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 13 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 $307 which is $1,738 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

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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!