Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cedarcrest Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (45 Rentals)

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Summer Grove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Grove

12020 Florida BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70815
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Mirage Villa Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mirage Villa Apartments

9895 Florida BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70815
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Oakwoods Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwoods Apartments

10861 Alco AveBaton Rouge, LA 70816
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Zurqui on Abington

10947 Abington AveBaton Rouge, LA 70816
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Spires Of Sherwood
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Spires Of Sherwood

11888 Old Hammond HwyBaton Rouge, LA 70816

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Cedarcrest, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

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 $685. Here are the most affordable Cedarcrest apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakland Apartments & CottagesApartment1BR,1BA$625
Sherwood Acres1x11BR,1BA$685
Park East ApartmentsA1L1BR,1BA$699
Bella of Baton Rouge1/1 Renovated1BR,1BA$700
DelplazaA71BR,1BA$700
Broadmoor Plantation Apartments1BR | 1BA1BR,1BA$720
The Villas at Stone CreekA11BR,1BA$723
Edgewood1 x1 Down1BR,1BA$785
Afton OaksAzaleaStudio,1BA$794
21 South Parkview1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cedarcrest, LA

As of December 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cedarcrest area is the $0.90 price per square foot 11625 Sherwood Valley Ct Model at 11625 Sherwood Valley Ct, Unit C in the in the Sherwood Forest Office Park neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Cedarcrest apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Flat Model at Acadian Place Apartments starting at $950 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Sherwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cedarcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11625 Sherwood Valley Ct, Unit C11625 Sherwood Valley Ct2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Acadian Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Flat2BR,1BA$0.99
Live Life On Point At Eden Point Apartments!2x12BR,1BA$1.06
Broadmoor Plantation Apartments1BR | 1BA1BR,1BA$0.84
Hampton Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.07
Edgewood1 x1 Down1BR,1BA$1.05
The Villas at Stone CreekA11BR,1BA$0.98
DelplazaA71BR,1BA$1.00
Oakland Apartments & CottagesCottage1BR,1BA$0.93
Bella of Baton Rouge1/1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cedarcrest, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Louisiana including Cedarcrest, Baton Rouge, and the greater Baton Rouge area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Cedarcrest Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $795.

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 $1,342.

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 45 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 $192 which is $1,150 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cedarcrest.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!