Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $300 (248 Rentals)

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Ardendale Oaks Apartments
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$733 - $2,584
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$718 - $2,569
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Ardendale Oaks Apartments

2136 N Lobdell AveBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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21 South Parkview
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$749 - $1,330
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$729 - $1,310
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$749 - $1,330
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21 South Parkview

4944 S Sherwood ForestBaton Rouge, LA 70816
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$750 - $850

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1175 Monet Dr

Baton RougeLA70806

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Provincial North Apartments
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$766 - $2,849
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$751 - $2,834
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Provincial North Apartments

1201 N Foster DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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$775 - $1,289
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$685 - $1,199
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2225-2245 College DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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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 1 Bed unit found at Drakes Landing priced from $257. Choctaw Lodge- Income Restricted has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Downtown Baton Rouge apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakes Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$257
Choctaw Lodge- Income RestrictedStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$600
Oakland Apartments & CottagesApartment1BR,1BA$625
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath)Studio/1 Bath (#20 photos & #26 video)Studio,1BA$695
Bellecour Crossing1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Meadowbrook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$700
DelplazaA71BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Baton Rouge, LA

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Baton Rouge area is the $0.55 price per square foot 4BR/4BA - TH Signature Model at Wildwood Baton Rouge in the in the Southdowns neighborhood starting from $1,009. The second greatest value Downtown Baton Rouge apartment is the 3 Duplex Upper Deck Model at Arlington Cottages and Townhomes starting at $999 with a $0.74 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.
Wildwood Baton Rouge4BR/4BA - TH Signature4BR,4BA$0.55
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Duplex Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.74
University GrovePelican3BR,3BA$0.70
Maison Burbank2x12BR,2BA$0.67
Port Royal Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.82
Shenandoah Ridge TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.85
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.61
9209 Great Smokey Ave, Unit C9209 Great Smokey Ave1BR,1BA$0.79
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.78
Broadmoor Plantation Apartments1BR | 1BA1BR,1BA$0.84

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 Drakes Landing which is listed at $257, while the average apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge costs $1,289.

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 367 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 $469 which is $820 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Baton Rouge.

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