Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garden District Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (42 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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Come Home to Spanish Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Come Home to Spanish Oaks

4430 Hatcher AveBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Shadow Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadow Creek

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

Lynn Apartments

410-420 Steele BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Ole Towne
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Ole Towne

1607 College DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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The Patrician
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Patrician

5002-5244 Claycut RdBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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The Elysian II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Elysian II

744 N 11th StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Saint Rose Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Rose Place

901 Saint Rose AveBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Elysian III
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elysian III

1205 North StBaton Rouge, LA 70802

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Jonte Lake Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jonte Lake Apartments

1147 W Chimes StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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234 Richland Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

234 Richland Ave

234 Richland AveBaton 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. The Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Garden District apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Provincial North ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$707
Scott School Apartment HomesSROStudio,1BA$734
Fairway View1 Bedroom 1 Bath 573sq.ft.1BR,1BA$775
The BengalA31BR,1BA$799
Come Home to Spanish OaksStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$800
Shadow Creek1-1C1BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden District, LA

As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Garden District area is the $0.93 price per square foot 3-2B Model at The Patrician in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $1,720. The second greatest value Garden District apartment is the 2 bedroom TH Model at The Villas starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Midtown 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 Patrician3-2B3BR,2BA$0.93
The Villas2 bedroom TH2BR,1BA$1.00
Ingleside Gardens2 BED 1.5 BATH TH2BR,1.5BA$1.08
2562 Rittiner Dr, Unit 25622562 Rittiner Dr2BR,1BA$1.13
Bienville TowersTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1.05
Beltline Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.15
Altitude Baton RougeB2 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.11
Provincial North ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$0.94
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
158 W Chimes St, Unit 1158 W Chimes St1BR,1BA$1.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #21

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Garden District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Garden District is at Scott School Apartment Homes listed at $734.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Garden District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Garden District Apartment is $630 at Progress Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Garden District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Garden District is starting from $713 at Provincial North Apartments.

What is the most affordable Garden District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Garden District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Elysian Apartment Homes and starts from $1,015.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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The Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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