Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capital Heights Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (26 Rentals)

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property at 4812 Convention St

$975

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

4812 Convention St

Baton RougeLA70806

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property at 3022 Wilshire Dr

$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3022 Wilshire Dr

Baton RougeLA70806
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River Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Pines

5750 Florida BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Shadow Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadow Creek

950 S Foster DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Lynn Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lynn Apartments

410-420 Steele BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Ole Towne
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Ole Towne

1607 College DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Renaissance Gateway
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissance Gateway

650 N Ardenwood DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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The Patrician
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Patrician

5002-5244 Claycut RdBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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234 Richland Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

234 Richland Ave

234 Richland AveBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Capital Heights, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Capital Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capital Heights area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Progress Park priced from $630. The Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Capital Heights apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Fairway View1 Bedroom 1 Bath 573sq.ft.1BR,1BA$775
Come Home to Spanish OaksStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$800
Ingleside Gardens ApartmentsEfficency Studio 515 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$859
Bienville TowersOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$880
Patiohouse ApartmentsPatiohouse 1 One Bedroom TH + Bonus Loft1BR,1BA$1,200
College Park ApartmentsFour Bedroom Two Bath4BR,2BA$1,200
Point at Mid City1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capital Heights, LA

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capital Heights area is the $0.74 price per square foot Four Bedroom Two Bath Model at College Park Apartments in the in the Valley Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Capital Heights apartment is the 2 bedroom TH Model at The Villas starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capital Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
College Park ApartmentsFour Bedroom Two Bath4BR,2BA$0.74
The Villas2 bedroom TH2BR,1BA$1.00
Patiohouse ApartmentsPatiohouse 1 One Bedroom TH + Bonus Loft1BR,1BA$1.50
Point at Mid City1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.65
Bienville TowersOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.19
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Fairway View1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath 632sq.ft.1BR,1.5BA$1.48
Ingleside Gardens ApartmentsEfficency Studio 515 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$1.67
Come Home to Spanish OaksStudio, 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Capital Heights, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #40

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capital Heights Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capital Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Capital Heights is Progress Park which is listed at $630, while the average apartment in Capital Heights costs $1,230.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capital Heights?

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 60 regular apartments in Capital Heights 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 Capital Heights?

Cheap apartments in Capital Heights have an average cost of $548 which is $682 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capital Heights.

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