Cheap Homes for Rent in the Brightside Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $800 (16 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Brightside area of Baton Rouge.

property at 1246 Sharlo Ave

$850

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1246 Sharlo Ave

Baton RougeLA70820
property at 709 Jennifer Jean Dr

$975

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$975

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

709 Jennifer Jean Dr

Baton RougeLA70808

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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 $625. 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)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Camelot Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Cambridge on the Green1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Tiger Den Apartments1.11BR,1BA$806
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Borland: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightside, LA

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brightside area is the $0.76 price per square foot 3 Cottage Model at Arlington Cottages and Townhomes in the in the Southdowns neighborhood starting from $1,019. The second greatest value Brightside apartment is the 3X3 Model at University Grove starting at $869 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Downtown Baton Rouge 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.
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage3BR,3BA$0.76
University Grove3X33BR,3BA$0.70
Maison Burbank4x24BR,2BA$0.58
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.70
Brightside Manor2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Elevate at Highland-Under New ManagementThe Jeardean: 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.08
Tiger Den Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1.17
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Borland: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Camelot Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.12
Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath)Studio/1 Bath (#20 photos & #26 video)Studio ,1BA$1.41

Frequently Asked Questions about Brightside

What type of rentals are currently available in Brightside?

There are currently 77 Apartments for Rent in Brightside, LA with pricing that ranges from $450 to $3,920. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brightside ranging from $850 to $9,000.

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 $850 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,771.

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 $564 to $3,920, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $450.

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