
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garden District Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (64 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Garden District area of Baton Rouge.


Progress Park

3132 Wyoming St

1136 Aster St

1130 Aster St

The Villas

715 N 16th St

1241 W Chimes St

Fairway View

Lotus Village Senior Living
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Provincial North Apartments

Valencia Park

The Bengal

2389 Tennessee St

Bienville Towers

Lake Towers

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869 Geranium St

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865 Geranium St, Unit 865 Geranium

3262 Wyoming St

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2151 Olive St

824 E Polk St

The Cove at State Street

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1157 S 15th St

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1155 S 15th St

Parc at Mid City

4735 Government St

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2323 Spain St

Maritime One

2325 Spain St, Unit 2325 Spain street
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Cottages at Corporate

438 Main Street

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601 Louisiana Ave, Unit B

2225 Wisteria St

408 E State St

Beltline Townhomes

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The Hive @ 3rd
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3262 Wyoming St

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860 France St

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2927 Nicholson Dr

Mid City Gardens

W. Chimes St

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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 | $1,314 | $895 | $1,648 |
| Garden District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,204 | $550 | $2,500 |
| Garden District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,279 | $695 | $3,200 |
| Garden District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $790 | $3,810 |
| Garden District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $900 | $900 | $900 |
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There are currently 64 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $630 |
| The Villas | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Fairway View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 573sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Provincial North Apartments | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $784 |
| Bienville Towers | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $798 |
| The Bengal | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Come Home to Spanish Oaks | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Lake Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Downtown Living With A Capitol View! | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden District, LA
As of March 10, 2026 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 2323 Spain St Model at 2323 Spain St starting at $950 with a $0.95 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villas | 2 bedroom TH | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 2323 Spain St | 2323 Spain St | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Parc at Mid City | FOSTER - RENOVATED | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Beltline Townhomes | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 2325 Spain St, Unit 2325 Spain street | 2325 Spain St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 865 Geranium St, Unit 865 Geranium | 865 Geranium St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Arc225 | B2 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Provincial North Apartments | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Bienville Towers | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Progress Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGarden District, Baton Rouge, LA
Ranked #25
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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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 $850.
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 $1,400.
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 95 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 $540 which is $860 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garden District.
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