Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightside Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $450 (37 Rentals)

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The Vibe Apartments
$710 - $1,080
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The Vibe Apartments

5116 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Elevate at Highland
$770 - $2,060
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$770 - $2,060

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Elevate at Highland

5151 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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property at 1246 Sharlo Ave

$850 - $3,500

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1246 Sharlo Ave

Baton RougeLA70820
property at 4518 Y A Tittle Ave

$895

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4518 Y A Tittle Ave

Baton RougeLA70820
property at 938 Jennifer Jean Dr

$950

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938 Jennifer Jean Dr

Baton RougeLA70808

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Chateau du Cour
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau du Cour

4707 Tigerland AveBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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College Apartments
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College Apartments

464 E Boyd DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Graduate Apartments
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Graduate Apartments

1222 Bob Petit BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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4639 Tigerland AveBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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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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Burbank Lofts
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Burbank Lofts

4092 Burbank DrBaton 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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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 Apartments (Studio/1 Bath) priced from $695. Cambridge on the Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Brightside apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath)Studio/1 Bath (#20 photos & #26 video)Studio,1BA$695
Cambridge on the Green1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Cohen: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath TH1BR,1BA$829
Tiger Den Apartments1.11BR,1BA$852
Elevate at HighlandRT106_I The Dwyer: 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$914
Les Chenes1 Bed / 1 Bathroom Units1BR,1BA$950
Brightside Manor2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$975
Retreat at BrightsideMaple1BR,1BA$1,008
The Villas on BrightsideModel 2A2BR,2BA$1,010
Solo Brightside1/1 Cottage Homes1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightside, LA

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brightside area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 Baths Model at Highland Hideaway in the in the Louisiana State University neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Brightside apartment is the 3 Duplex Upper Deck Model at Arlington Cottages and Townhomes starting at $1,009 with a $0.75 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.
Highland Hideaway3 Beds, 3 Baths3BR,3BA$1.13
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Duplex Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.75
University Grove3X33BR,3BA$0.75
Maison Burbank4x24BR,2BA$0.58
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.70
Brightside Manor2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.93
The Villas on BrightsideModel 2A2BR,2BA$1.06
Elevate at HighlandRT106_I The Dwyer: 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.06
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Coates: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Campus Crossings on Brightside2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom B32BR,2BA$0.93

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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Brightside?

The cheapest apartment in Brightside is Cambridge on the Green which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Brightside costs $939.

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 42 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 $275 which is $664 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightside.

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