Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garden District Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (30 Rentals)

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Tiger Manor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tiger Manor Apartments

3033 July StBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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W Grant Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

W Grant Apartments

973 W Grant StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Shadow Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadow Creek

950 S Foster DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lynn Apartments

410-420 Steele BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Garden District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Garden District area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Progress Park priced from $630. Provincial North Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $660. Here are the most affordable Garden District apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
Provincial North ApartmentsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$660
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Scott School Apartment HomesSROStudio,1BA$734
Fairway View1 Bedroom 1 Bath 573sq.ft.1BR,1BA$775
Come Home to Spanish OaksStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden District, LA

As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Garden District area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 bedroom TH Model at The Villas in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Garden District apartment is the 3076 Nicholson Dr Model at 3076 Nicholson Dr, Unit C starting at $700 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the Louisiana State University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garden District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villas2 bedroom TH2BR,1BA$1.00
3076 Nicholson Dr, Unit C3076 Nicholson Dr2BR,1BA$0.74
Ole Towne1-1UP1BR,1BA$1.06
Beltline Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.15
Altitude Baton RougeB2 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.11
167 E State St, Unit 1167 E State St1BR,1BA$1.14
447 Atkinson St, Unit A447 Atkinson St1BR,1BA$0.86
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
158 W Chimes St, Unit 1158 W Chimes St1BR,1BA$1.15
Provincial North ApartmentsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Garden District, Baton Rouge, and the greater Baton Rouge area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Garden District Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $800.

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 $1,230.

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 123 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 $577 which is $653 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garden District.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!