
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cedarcrest Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (42 Rentals)
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Sherwood Acres

Park Regency

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Eden Point Apartments

Bella of Baton Rouge Apartments

Delplaza

Afton Oaks

The Villas at Stone Creek
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Park East Apartments

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Cypress Park Apartments

The Arts Apartments at Jefferson Heights

Dove Creek

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Cedarbrook Apartments

21 South Parkview

Magnolia Trace

Patriot Point of Baton Rouge
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Hampton Court Apartments

Sherwood Place

Muriel Crossing Apartments

Acadian Place Apartments

11271 Florida Blvd

Cedarwood Apartment - All utilities included!
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Zurqui at South Park

Atlas at Lakeview

Regency Club

Longridge Apartments

Jefferson Shadows

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Jefferson Arms

1761 Boulevard De Province

Summer Grove
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12020 Florida Blvd

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3237 Toulon Dr

10642 Stanley Aubin Ln

1411 Cottondale Dr

10444 Jefferson Hwy
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Cedarcrest, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cedarcrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarcrest Studio Apartments | $1,004 | $698 | $1,486 |
| Cedarcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $933 | $625 | $1,855 |
| Cedarcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,096 | $750 | $2,200 |
| Cedarcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $985 | $2,088 |
| Cedarcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,386 | $1,200 | $1,485 |
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There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cedarcrest Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA.
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Cheapest Available Cedarcrest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cedarcrest area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakland Apartments & Cottages priced from $625. Sherwood Acres has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $628. Here are the most affordable Cedarcrest apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Apartments & Cottages | Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Sherwood Acres | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $628 |
| Park Regency | STU-A | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Bella of Baton Rouge Apartments | 1/1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Delplaza | ONE BED | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Afton Oaks | Azalea | Studio,1BA | $715 |
| Broadmoor Plantation Apartments | 1BR | 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Cypress Park Apartments | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $771 |
| The Arts Apartments at Jefferson Heights | Studio (A) | Studio,1BA | $787 |
| Eden Point Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $814 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cedarcrest, LA
As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cedarcrest area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2x1 SunRen Model at Edgewood Apartments in the in the Sherwood Forest Office Park neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Cedarcrest apartment is the B6 Model at The Villas at Stone Creek starting at $878 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the Sherwood Forest Office Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cedarcrest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Apartments | 2x1 SunRen | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| The Villas at Stone Creek | B6 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.78 |
| Acadian Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Flat | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Eden Point Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Park East Apartments | B1L | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| 21 South Parkview | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Broadmoor Plantation Apartments | 1BR | 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Oakland Apartments & Cottages | Cottage | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Delplaza | ONE BED | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Bella of Baton Rouge Apartments | 1/1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cedarcrest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cedarcrest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cedarcrest is under $814.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cedarcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Cedarcrest is Oakland Apartments & Cottages which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Cedarcrest costs $1,473.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cedarcrest?
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 30 regular apartments in Cedarcrest 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 Cedarcrest?
Cheap apartments in Cedarcrest have an average cost of $147 which is $1,326 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cedarcrest.
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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
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