Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brownfields Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (20 Rentals)

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5557 Charlene Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

5557 Charlene Dr

5557 Charlene DrBaton Rouge, LA 70811
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5564 Regatta Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5564 Regatta Dr

5564 Regatta DrBaton Rouge, LA 70811
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4643 Sycamore St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4643 Sycamore St

4643 Sycamore StBaton Rouge, LA 70805

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Spanish Arms
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Arms

4343 Denham StBaton Rouge, LA 70805
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Evangeline Place Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Evangeline Place Apartments

4747 Annette StBaton Rouge, LA 70805
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Brownfields - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Baton Rouge

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Baton Rouge by our Local Expert Melissa Maxwell. See how it ranks!

Cheapest Available Brownfields Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brownfields area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hollywood Heights priced from $792. The Palms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Brownfields apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hollywood HeightsCreole1BR,1BA$792
The Palms ApartmentsThe Palms Apartments (1 Bed/1 Bath)1BR,1BA$800
Crown Ave PLEX2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$850
Pirates Bend1 bedroom1BR,1BA$874
The Gardens Senior Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$938

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brownfields, LA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brownfields area is the $1.09 price per square foot 1017 Seville Ave Model at 1017 Seville Ave in the in the Baker neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Brownfields apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Crown Ave PLEX starting at $850 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the North Baton Rouge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brownfields apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1017 Seville Ave1017 Seville Ave3BR,2BA$1.09
Crown Ave PLEX2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.85
Square OneTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.19
Hollywood HeightsShotgun2BR,2BA$1.09
Pirates Bend2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.40
Howell Place3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.49
Reserve at Howell Place1x11BR,1BA$1.26
The Gardens Senior Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.29
The Palms ApartmentsThe Palms Apartments (1 Bed/1 Bath)1BR,1BA$1.47

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brownfields Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brownfields?

The cheapest apartment in Brownfields is Hollywood Heights which is listed at $792, while the average apartment in Brownfields costs $1,321.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brownfields?

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 8 regular apartments in Brownfields 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 Brownfields?

Cheap apartments in Brownfields have an average cost of $432 which is $889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brownfields.

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