
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brownfields Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Brownfields area of Baton Rouge.


The Palms Apartments

Hollywood Heights

Port Royal Apartments

Howell Place

4865 Beechwood Dr

Mallard Crossing Apartments

The Gardens Senior Apartments
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Reserve at Howell Place

Square One

Cypress Springs - Senior Living

Banyan Trace

Urban Meadows Apartments

Hooper Springs - Senior Living

4325 Dawson Dr

6127 Pontotoc St
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Crown Ave PLEX

10215 El Scott Ave

13191 Sunshine Rd

5315 McClelland Dr

1120 Sherron Ave, Unit 4

1120 Sherron Ave, Unit 39

1120 Sherron Ave, Unit 33

1120 W Shilo Dr, Unit D
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1120 W Shilo Dr, Unit A

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5245 Kimberlin Ave, Unit C, Unit C

1110 W Shilo Dr, Unit D

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1120 Shilo Ave, Unit D, Unit D

5081 Baker Blvd, Unit D

5245 Kimberlin Dr, Unit C

5071 Baker Blvd, Unit A

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1012 Seville Ave
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Family Manor Apartments

5170 Weston

1027 Barrington Dr
Brownfields, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brownfields?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownfields 1 Bedroom Apartments | $875 | $600 | $964 |
| Brownfields 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,052 | $700 | $1,158 |
| Brownfields 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,166 | $850 | $1,341 |
| Brownfields 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,260 | $950 | $1,495 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brownfields Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA.
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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 The Palms Apartments priced from $750. Hollywood Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $792. Here are the most affordable Brownfields apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Palms Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Hollywood Heights | Creole | 1BR,1BA | $792 |
| Crown Ave PLEX | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Howell Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $874 |
| The Gardens Senior Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $903 |
| Reserve at Howell Place | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Square One | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brownfields, LA
As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brownfields area is the $1.18 price per square foot 1017 Seville Ave Model at 1017 Seville Ave, Unit A in the in the Baker-Zachary neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Brownfields apartment is the 1012 Seville Ave Model at 1012 Seville Ave starting at $950 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Baker-Zachary neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brownfields apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1017 Seville Ave, Unit A | 1017 Seville Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| 1012 Seville Ave | 1012 Seville Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
| Crown Ave PLEX | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Pirates Bend | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Square One | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Hollywood Heights | Shotgun | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| 5245 Kimberlin Ave, Unit C | 5245 Kimberlin Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| 1120 Shilo Ave, Unit D | 1120 Shilo Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Reserve at Howell Place | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Gardens Senior Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brownfields Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brownfields?
The cheapest apartment in Brownfields is The Palms Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Brownfields costs $1,222.
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 48 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 $901 which is $321 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brownfields.
Expert Rental Resources
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The Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Written by: Melissa Maxwell
Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and the second most populous city right after New Orleans. Like New Orleans, Baton Rouge is culturally rich and located right on the banks of the Mississippi River.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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