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

Progress Park

The Villas

Fairway View

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Parc at Mid City

861 Arlington Ave, Unit 3

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3022 Wilshire Dr

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234 Richland Ave
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Capital Heights, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capital Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,015 | $257 | $1,500 |
| Capital Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,097 | $775 | $1,621 |
| Capital Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $556 | $2,005 |
| Capital Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $630 |
| The Villas | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Fairway View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 573sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Come Home to Spanish Oaks | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Ingleside Gardens Apartments | Efficency Studio 515 Sq Ft | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
| Bienville Towers | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Patiohouse Apartments | Patiohouse 1 One Bedroom TH + Bonus Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| College Park Apartments | Four Bedroom Two Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1,200 |
| Point at Mid City | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Park Apartments | Four Bedroom Two Bath | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| The Villas | 2 bedroom TH | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Patiohouse Apartments | Patiohouse 1 One Bedroom TH + Bonus Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Point at Mid City | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Bienville Towers | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Progress Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Fairway View | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath 632sq.ft. | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
| Ingleside Gardens Apartments | Efficency Studio 515 Sq Ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Come Home to Spanish Oaks | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.63 |
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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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