Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA (701 Rentals)

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Downtown Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Downtown Baton Rouge, 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 our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with young children? Downtown Baton Rouge has risen to be a leading neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, trails and recreation, and access to the finest school districts.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with parks and outdoor amenities is very important. This residential submarket is a highly-rated neighborhood for the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood has established a name for itself as one of the A-list luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, proximity to great shopping areas, park views, easy access to green space, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have dogs and cats? this area of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Baton Rouge

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Baton Rouge?

There are currently 226 Studio Apartments in Downtown Baton Rouge with rent ranges from $450 to $1,569 with an average price of $1,009.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Baton Rouge Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Baton Rouge ranges from $555 to $2,550 with an average monthly rent of $1,119.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Baton Rouge range from $300 to $3,200. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,217.

How expensive are Downtown Baton Rouge Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 169 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Baton Rouge on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $790 to $4,300 - averaging $1,423 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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