Cheap Homes for Rent in Brightside Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $800 (10 Rentals)

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$1,075 - $1,350

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5107 Nicholson Dr

Baton RougeLA70820

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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. Camelot 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
Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath)Studio/1 Bath (#20 photos & #26 video)Studio,1BA$695
Camelot Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Borland: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightside, LA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brightside area is the $1.38 price per square foot Franklin 1 Model at Southgate Towers Apartments in the in the Louisiana State University neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Brightside apartment is the 3 Cottage Model at Arlington Cottages and Townhomes starting at $1,019 with a $0.76 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.
Southgate Towers ApartmentsFranklin 14BR,4BA$1.38
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage3BR,3BA$0.76
University Grove3X33BR,3BA$0.70
Maison Burbank4x24BR,2BA$0.53
388 Jennifer Jean Dr, Unit 388388 Jennifer Jean Dr2BR,1BA$1.00
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.70
Elevate at Highland-Under New ManagementThe Jeardean: 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.08
Tiger Den Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1.23
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Borland: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Camelot Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.12

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 $445 to $3,550. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brightside ranging from $875 to $3,200.

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 $875 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,887.

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 $559 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $445.

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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