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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Government Campus Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (25 Rentals)
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1333 Laurel St, Unit 1331, Unit 1331
1333 Laurel St
Baton RougeLA70802
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$750 - $1,035
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915 S 12th St
915 S 12th StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Lotus Village Senior Living
715 N 16th StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Valencia Park
740 N 14TH StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Lake Towers
999 N Ninth StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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$875 - $1,0151 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Elysian Apartment Homes
1120 Spanish Town RdBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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837 N 6th St, Unit 6
837 N 6th StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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$950
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601 Louisiana Ave, Unit B, Unit B
601 Louisiana AveBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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$950 - $2,5001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Maritime One
101 France StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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$965 - $2,146
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$965 - $2,146
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The Hive @ 3rd
1925 N 3rd StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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$9651 Bedroom Apartment Available May 31
821 N 8th St, Unit Apartment 1, Unit Apartment 1
821 N 8th StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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$970 - $1,3451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
438 Main Street
438 Main StBaton Rouge, LA 70801
915 S 12th St
Baton RougeLA70802
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$1,050 - $1,200
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860 France St
860 France StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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$1,100
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631 University Walk, Unit Unit 2, Unit Unit 2
631 University WalkBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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$1,118 - $4,409Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Commerce Building
333 Laurel StBaton Rouge, LA 70801
2045 N 3rd St
Baton RougeLA70802
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Mid City Gardens
1690 North BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Arsenal Park Apartments
930 N 7th StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Downtown Living With A Capitol View!
850 N 5th StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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The Elysian II
744 N 11th StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Elysian III
1205 North StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Electric Depot
1509 Government StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Government Campus, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Government Campus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Campus Studio Apartments | $1,297 | $1,100 | $1,450 |
| Government Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,480 | $750 | $2,500 |
| Government Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $880 | $4,409 |
| Government Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $1,015 | $4,300 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Government Campus Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA.
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Cheapest Available Government Campus Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Government Campus area of Baton Rouge, LA is a Studio unit found at Downtown Living With A Capitol View! priced from $850. Lake Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Government Campus apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Downtown Living With A Capitol View! | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Lake Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| The Elysian Apartment Homes | Eden | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Maritime One | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 438 Main Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government Campus, LA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Government Campus area is the $1.67 price per square foot Wisteria Model at The Heron Downtown in the in the Istrouma neighborhood starting from $1,710. The second greatest value Government Campus apartment is the B1 Model at 440 On Third Apartments starting at $1,475 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Istrouma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Government Campus apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Heron Downtown | Wisteria | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| 440 On Third Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| The Hive @ 3rd | 2 Bed / 2 Bath 921 SqFt | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Maritime One | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Kress Condominiums | Unit 204 | Studio ,1BA | $1.81 |
| 601 Louisiana Ave, Unit B | 601 Louisiana Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| The Elysian Apartment Homes | Eden | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Lake Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 915 S 12th St | 915 S 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 438 Main Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Government Campus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Government Campus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Government Campus is under $1,087.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Government Campus?
The cheapest apartment in Government Campus is Lake Towers which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Government Campus costs $4,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Government Campus?
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 11 regular apartments in Government Campus 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 Government Campus?
Cheap apartments in Government Campus have an average cost of $710 which is $3,290 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Government Campus.
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