Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $679 (164 Rentals)

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Provincial North Apartments
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$802 - $1,330
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$649 - $1,643
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$664 - $1,658
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Provincial North Apartments

1201 N Foster DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Oak Lane Apartments
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$895 - $995
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$795 - $1,350
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$795 - $1,350
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Oak Lane Apartments

11440 Bard AveBaton Rouge, LA 70815
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Cedarbrook Apartments
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$920 - $1,050
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$825 - $1,485
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$825 - $1,485
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Cedarbrook Apartments

1860 Boulevard De ProvinceBaton Rouge, LA 70816
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The Hive @ 3rd
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$931 - $1,471
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$871 - $2,131
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$886 - $2,146
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The Hive @ 3rd

1925 N 3rd StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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21 South Parkview
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$949 - $1,064
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$835 - $1,310
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$855 - $1,330
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21 South Parkview

4944 S Sherwood ForestBaton Rouge, LA 70816
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Downtown Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Baton Rouge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Baton Rouge is under $700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge is Dali Place which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge costs $4,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Baton Rouge?

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 476 regular apartments in Downtown Baton Rouge 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 Downtown Baton Rouge?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Baton Rouge have an average cost of $498 which is $3,502 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Baton Rouge.

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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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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.