Cheap Homes for Rent in Brightside Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $700 (8 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 City View Apartments - Internet Included! priced from $600. Cambridge on the Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Brightside apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City View Apartments - Internet Included!StudioStudio,1BA$600
Cambridge on the Green0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Cambridge Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightside, LA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brightside area is the $0.33 price per square foot 4523 Alvin Dark Ave Model at 4523 Alvin Dark Ave, Unit 4 in the in the Southdowns neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Brightside apartment is the 3 Cottage Upper Deck Model at Arlington Cottages and Townhomes starting at $949 with a $0.71 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.
4523 Alvin Dark Ave, Unit 44523 Alvin Dark Ave1BR,1BA$0.33
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.71
University GrovePelican3BR,3BA$0.64
MAISON BurbankThe Bayou4BR,2BA$0.53
388 Jennifer Jean Dr, Unit 388388 Jennifer Jean Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.61
The Establishment1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$0.91
Cambridge West Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
Cambridge Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.06
City View Apartments - Internet Included!StudioStudio ,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brightside

What type of rentals are currently available in Brightside?

There are currently 81 Apartments for Rent in Brightside, LA with pricing that ranges from $425 to $3,700. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brightside ranging from $750 to $2,600.

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 $750 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,502.

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