
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $689 (189 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


Copper Ridge

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Cedarbrook Apartments

Scarlet Oak

St. Theresa Senior Housing

8023 Bayou Fountain Ave

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14140 Azalea Park Ave, Unit C

14140 Azalea Park Ave, Unit C

8845 GSRI Ave

Woodcrest Apartments
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Elevate at Highland-Under New Management

Park Regency

1825 Starboard Dr

Patriot Point of Baton Rouge

837 N 6th St, Unit 6

Acadian Place Apartments

Chestnut Ridge Apartments

7714 Bles Ave

7942 Bles Ave

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1714 Cedar Lake Dr
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1744 Cedar Lake Dr, Unit D

751 Hammond Manor Dr

7724 Bles Ave

Hollywood Heights

Parc at Mid City

The Elysian Apartment Homes

Valencia Park

Normandy Village

Meadowbrook Apartments

8911 GSRI Ave, Unit 1307
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8144 Bayou Fountain Ave

Jefferson Shadows

Peaks of Baton Rouge - Ages 55+ Luxury Living

3243-3245 Ivanhoe St

The Reserve At White Oak

The Bengal

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Shenandoah Ridge Townhomes

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7734 Bles Ave, Unit B

12784 Brogdon Ln

3023 Toulon Dr
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3033 Toulon Dr

837 N 6th St, Unit 3

5124 Brightside View Dr

21 South Parkview

The Villas on Brightside

Edgewood Apartments

Palmer Club

Avalon Apartment Homes

The Arts Apartments at Bluebonnet Place

915 S 12th St
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Downtown Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Baton Rouge Studio Apartments | $966 | $600 | $1,632 |
| Downtown Baton Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,176 | $257 | $2,765 |
Downtown Baton Rouge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,234 | $689 | $4,471 |
| Downtown Baton Rouge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $556 | $4,300 |
| Downtown Baton Rouge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $450 | $3,550 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 189 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Baton Rouge Neighborhood of 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 $715.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge is The Villas which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge costs $1,100.
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 149 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 $203 which is $897 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Baton Rouge.
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