
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $450 (18 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Baton Rouge Studio Apartments | $1,092 | $450 | $5,680 |
Downtown Baton Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,149 | $555 | $4,373 |
Downtown Baton Rouge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,217 | $550 | $6,499 |
Downtown Baton Rouge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,403 | $529 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Baton Rouge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,559 | $425 | $3,450 |
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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 $660.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge is Scott School Apartment Homes which is listed at $450, while the average apartment in Downtown Baton Rouge costs $1,395.
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 365 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 $453 which is $942 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Baton Rouge.
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