
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Garden District Baton Rouge, LA from $550 (55 Rentals)


1126 Aster St

1356 Main St

Progress Park

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Provincial North Apartments

2227 KENTUCKY

The Villas

1333 Laurel St, Unit 1331, Unit 1331

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915 S 12th St

2544 Iowa St, Unit 2564
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Fairway View

Lotus Village Senior Living

Valencia Park

2389 Tennessee St

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Ingleside Gardens Apartments

Lake Towers

Bienville Towers

The Elysian Apartment Homes

1356 N 23rd St
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Cottages at Corporate

151 Richland Ave

The Cove at State Street

Corona Apartments

861 Arlington Ave, Unit 3

Parc at Mid City

Maritime One

4735 Government St

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601 Louisiana Ave, Unit B, Unit B

821 N 8th St, Unit Apartment 1, Unit Apartment 1
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The Hive @ 3rd

438 Main Street

Motor City Apartments

Magnolia Ridge Apartments

1241 S 18th St

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860 France St

1290 Park Blvd, Unit 123

Mid City Gardens

1116 W Chimes St

2030 Colorado St
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Stadium View Apartments

Arsenal Park Apartments

Tiger Manor Apartments

Lynn Apartments

Come Home to Spanish Oaks

Ole Towne

The Patrician

The Elysian II

Scott School Apartment Homes

Saint Rose Place
Baton Rouge's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Garden District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden District Studio Apartments | $1,259 | $895 | $1,511 |
Garden District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,214 | $550 | $2,500 |
| Garden District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $695 | $4,409 |
| Garden District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $820 | $4,300 |
| Garden District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $930 | $810 | $1,200 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGarden District, Baton Rouge, LA
Ranked #22
Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA
The Dufrocq School
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
McKinley Middle Magnet School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Garden District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Garden District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Garden District is under $832.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Garden District?
The cheapest apartment in Garden District is Progress Park which is listed at $630, while the average apartment in Garden District costs $4,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Garden District?
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 118 regular apartments in Garden District 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 Garden District?
Cheap apartments in Garden District have an average cost of $544 which is $3,456 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garden District.
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The Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Written by: Melissa Maxwell
Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and the second most populous city right after New Orleans. Like New Orleans, Baton Rouge is culturally rich and located right on the banks of the Mississippi River.

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.
