Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $475 (94 Rentals)

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property at 1356 N 23rd St
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1356 N 23rd St

Baton RougeLA70802

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property at 3544 Yorkfield Dr
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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3544 Yorkfield Dr

Baton RougeLA70816

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property at 155 Marilyn Dr
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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155 Marilyn Dr, Unit 48B

155 Marilyn Dr
Baton RougeLA70815
property at 1833 Ryder
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1833 Ryder, Unit 4

1833 Ryder
Baton RougeLA70810
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Cheapest Available Downtown Baton Rouge Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in the Downtown Baton Rouge area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 2 Beds home found at 3544 Yorkfield Dr priced from $900. 11271 Florida Blvd has the second lowest priced home, which is a 2 Beds rental home currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Downtown Baton Rouge homes for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3544 Yorkfield Dr3544 Yorkfield Dr2BR, 2BA$900
11271 Florida Blvd11271 Florida Blvd2BR, 1BA$950
1241 S 18th St1241 S 18th St1BR, 1BA$1,000

Best Value Homes for Rent in Downtown Baton Rouge, LA

As of September 23, 2026 the best value rental home in the Downtown Baton Rouge area is the $0.90 price per square foot 5731 Trenton Ave Model at 5731 Trenton Ave in the Valley Park neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Downtown Baton Rouge rental home is the 5255 Breckenridge Ave Model at 5255 Breckenridge Ave in the Istrouma neighborhood starting at $1,850 with a $0.89 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Baton Rouge homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5731 Trenton Ave5731 Trenton Ave4BR, 3BA$0.90
5255 Breckenridge Ave5255 Breckenridge Ave3BR, 3BA$0.89
1720 Nicholson Dr1720 Nicholson Dr3BR, 2BA$0.90
9161 Meadowood St9161 Meadowood St3BR, 2BA$0.89
729 Royal St729 Royal St3BR, 2BA$0.94
1545 Sharlo Ave1545 Sharlo Ave3BR, 2.5BA$0.79
155 Marilyn Dr, Unit 48B155 Marilyn Dr2BR, 2.5BA$0.73
3544 Yorkfield Dr3544 Yorkfield Dr2BR, 2BA$0.75
10290 W Winston Ave, Unit 1410290 W Winston Ave2BR, 3BA$0.88
1833 Ryder, Unit Unit 41833 Ryder2BR, 1.5BA$0.90

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Downtown Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Baton Rouge

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Baton Rouge?

There are currently 726 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Baton Rouge, LA with pricing that ranges from $257 to $4,653. There are also 288 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Baton Rouge ranging from $475 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Baton Rouge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Baton Rouge ranges from $475 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,601.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Baton Rouge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Baton Rouge range from $556 to $4,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $525 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $450.

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