
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garden District Baton Rouge, LA from $412 (76 Rentals)
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Progress Park

The Villas

Palmer Club

2680 North Blvd, Unit 3

436 Steele Blvd, Unit 5

Lotus Village Senior Living

The Bengal

West Grant St Apartments

Valencia Park
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Provincial North Apartments

Lake Towers

Bienville Towers

1356 N 23rd St

Parc at Mid City

Corona Apartments

Beltline Townhomes

1155 S 15th St

1157 S 15th St, Unit 3
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The Hive @ 3rd

Maritime One

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Ingleside Gardens

837 N 6th St, Unit 6

4832 Convention St

Capitol View

Cottages at Corporate

3243-3245 Ivanhoe St

3330 Wyoming St

1241 S 18th St
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3340 Wyoming St

3348 Wyoming St

Magnolia Ridge Apartments

1290 Park Blvd, Unit 224

1201 S 15th St

915 S 12th St

The Cove at State Street

Patiohouse Apartments

1538 Fig St

2045 N 3rd St, Unit 2045 N 3rd st Baton Rouge
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Scott School Apartment Homes

2120 Louisiana Ave

334 Gebelin St

Mid City Gardens

1116 W Chimes St

Stadium View Apartments

Arsenal Park Apartments

Tiger Manor Apartments

W Grant Apartments

The Elysian Apartment Homes
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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 | $1,351 | $895 | $1,633 |
| Garden District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,279 | $567 | $2,500 |
| Garden District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $700 | $4,515 |
| Garden District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $695 | $4,300 |
| Garden District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $649 | $2,495 |
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There are currently 76 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Garden District Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA.
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Cheapest Available Garden District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Garden District area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 4 Beds unit found at Arc225 priced from $649. The Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Garden District apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arc225 | D4 - 4x4 Upgraded | 4BR,4BA | $649 |
| The Villas | 2 bedroom UPS | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| Palmer Club | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Bengal | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Come Home to Spanish Oaks | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Stadiums Edge Apartments (1 Bed/1 Bath) | Stadiums Edge Apartments (1 Bed/1 Bath) | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| West Grant St Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Provincial North Apartments | Two Bedroom G | 2BR,2BA | $809 |
| Bienville Towers | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $828 |
| Corona Apartments | Corona Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden District, LA
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garden District area is the $0.73 price per square foot 746 Europe St Model at 746 Europe St, Unit 1A in the in the Old South Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Garden District apartment is the Four Bedroom Two Bath Model at College Park Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the Valley Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garden District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 746 Europe St, Unit 1A | 746 Europe St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.73 |
| College Park Apartments | Four Bedroom Two Bath | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| Lake Towers | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| The Villas | 2 bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Parc at Mid City | FOSTER - RENOVATED | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Ingleside Gardens | 2BD 1.5BA TOWNHOME | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| Ole Towne | BIRDIE | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Beltline Townhomes | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Maritime One | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Bienville Towers | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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Best Local Schools in Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA
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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.
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 $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Garden District?
The cheapest apartment in Garden District is Palmer Club which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Garden District costs $1,099.
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 51 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 $501 which is $598 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garden District.
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