Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $412 (278 Rentals)

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The Vibe Apartments
$710 - $1,080
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$710 - $1,080
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The Vibe Apartments

5116 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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$750 - $850

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1175 Monet Dr

Baton RougeLA70806
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Eden Point Apartments
$755 - $1,175
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$755 - $1,175
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Eden Point Apartments

11528 Old Hammond HwyBaton Rouge, LA 70816
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Elevate at Highland
$770 - $2,060
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Elevate at Highland

5151 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Oak Lane Apartments
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$795 - $1,350
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Oak Lane Apartments

11440 Bard AveBaton Rouge, LA 70815
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Downtown Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Baton Rouge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Baton Rouge area of Baton Rouge, LA is a Studio unit found at Choctaw Lodge- Income Restricted priced from $600. Oakland Apartments & Cottages has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Downtown Baton Rouge apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Choctaw Lodge- Income RestrictedStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$600
Oakland Apartments & CottagesApartment1BR,1BA$625
Arc225D4 - 4x4 Upgraded4BR,4BA$649
Bellemont Victoria IIA1L1BR,1BA$675
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$675
Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath)Studio/1 Bath (#20 photos & #26 video)Studio,1BA$695
Del PlazaONE BED1BR,1BA$700
Bella of Baton Rouge Apartments1/1 Renovated1BR,1BA$700
The Villas2 bedroom UPS2BR,1BA$700
Palmer Club1A1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Baton Rouge, LA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Baton Rouge area is the $0.74 price per square foot Four Bedroom Two Bath Model at College Park Apartments in the in the Valley Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Downtown Baton Rouge apartment is the 3 Duplex Upper Deck Model at Arlington Cottages and Townhomes starting at $1,009 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Southdowns neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Baton Rouge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
College Park ApartmentsFour Bedroom Two Bath4BR,2BA$0.74
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Duplex Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.75
University Grove3X33BR,3BA$0.75
1819 Southpointe Dr, Unit 31819 Southpointe Dr2BR,1.5BA$0.75
Maison Burbank4x24BR,2BA$0.58
3325 O'Neal Ln, Unit #D3325 O'Neal Ln2BR,2.5BA$0.82
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.70
Anne Marie Drive2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.85
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.76
Broadmoor Plantation Apartments1BR | 1BA1BR,1BA$0.84

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Baton Rouge. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 Oakland Apartments & Cottages which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge costs $1,105.

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 190 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 $223 which is $882 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Baton Rouge.

Expert Rental Resources

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Academics, Apartments, and Authentic Jambalaya: Living the College Rental Life in Baton Rouge

Written by: Melissa Maxwell

I'm Melissa, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Baton Rouge. If you like a big city vibe with all the amenities but also like the vibe of a friendly, tight-knit community, Baton Rouge is the place for you.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.