Cheap Homes for Rent in Brightside Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $1,000 (7 Rentals)

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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 Elevate at Highland-Under New Management priced from $580. City View Apartments - Internet Included! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Brightside apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate at Highland-Under New ManagementThe Arnspanger: Studio 1 BathStudio,1BA$580
City View Apartments - Internet Included!StudioStudio,1BA$600
Cambridge Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightside, LA

As of August 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brightside area is the $0.64 price per square foot Pelican Model at University Grove in the in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Brightside apartment is the 388 Jennifer Jean Dr Model at 388 Jennifer Jean Dr, Unit 388 starting at $1,150 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Louisiana State University 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.
University GrovePelican3BR,3BA$0.64
388 Jennifer Jean Dr, Unit 388388 Jennifer Jean Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
The Establishment1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$0.91
Cambridge West Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.09
Park Place Baton Rouge Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.32
Les Chenes2 Bed / 1 Bathroom Units2BR,1BA$1.53
Cambridge Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Retreat at BrightsideCypress - SOLD OUT1BR,1BA$2.12
City View Apartments - Internet Included!StudioStudio ,1BA$1.24
Elevate at Highland-Under New ManagementThe Arnspanger: Studio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brightside

What type of rentals are currently available in Brightside?

There are currently 78 Apartments for Rent in Brightside, LA with pricing that ranges from $430 to $3,800. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brightside ranging from $1,050 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Brightside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Brightside ranges from $1,050 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,521.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Brightside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Brightside range from $895 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $430.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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