
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightside Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $400 (22 Rentals)
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Elevate at Highland-Under New Management

Cambridge Apartments

Cambridge on the Green

The Establishment

The Villas on Brightside

Cambridge West Apartments

Tiger Den Apartments

Burbank Lofts

1855 Brightside Dr, Unit C

946 Jennifer Jean Dr

Retreat at Brightside

2124 Stonehenge Ave
Brightside, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brightside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Brightside Studio Apartments | $975 | $600 | $1,375 |
Brightside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $933 | $676 | $1,550 |
Brightside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $973 | $679 | $1,850 |
Brightside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $895 | $3,800 |
Brightside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $430 | $3,550 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Brightside Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Elevate at Highland-Under New Management priced from $676. Cambridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Brightside apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Elevate at Highland-Under New Management | The Dietzel: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $676 |
Cambridge Apartments | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Cambridge on the Green | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Camelot Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
The Vibe Apartments | The Arnspanger: Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $755 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightside, LA
As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brightside area is the $1.06 price per square foot 3BR Model at Summer Grove & Arlington Trace in the in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Brightside apartment is the 3 Cottage Upper Deck Model at Arlington Cottages and Townhomes starting at $979 with a $0.73 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Summer Grove & Arlington Trace | 3BR | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.06 |
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes | 3 Cottage Upper Deck | 3BR,3BA | $0.73 |
University Grove | Pelican | 3BR,3BA | $0.69 |
MAISON Burbank | The Bayou | 4BR,2BA | $0.53 |
The Oliver | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.63 |
Campus Crossings on Brightside | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom B3 | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
Tiger Den Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Cambridge Apartments | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Camelot Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Elevate at Highland-Under New Management | The Dietzel: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brightside Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brightside?
The cheapest apartment in Brightside is Elevate at Highland-Under New Management which is listed at $676, while the average apartment in Brightside costs $1,296.
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 8 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 $193 which is $1,103 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightside.
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