
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Government Campus Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (15 Rentals)
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715 N 16th St

Lotus Village Senior Living

235 Grandpre Street, Unit Apt 3

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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 |
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Government Campus Studio Apartments | $1,458 | $1,400 | $1,535 |
Government Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,496 | $555 | $2,500 |
Government Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $700 | $3,200 |
Government Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $810 | $4,300 |
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There are currently 15 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 1 Bed unit found at Lotus Village Senior Living priced from $735. Lake Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. 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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Lotus Village Senior Living | 1bds | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
Lake Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
The Hive @ 3rd | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $922 |
Valencia Park | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $931 |
Maritime One | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government Campus, LA
As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Government Campus area is the $1.56 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at The Elias in the in the Spanish Town neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Government Campus apartment is the 1.5.1 Model at The Commerce Building starting at $1,523 with a $1.42 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 Elias | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
The Commerce Building | 1.5.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
The Heron Downtown | Van Buren | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
Onyx Residences | One Bedroom 829 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Maritime One | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Kress Condominiums | Unit 204 | Studio ,1BA | $1.81 |
Lotus Village Senior Living | 1bds | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
525 Lafayette | One Bedroom 751 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Lake Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
The Hive @ 3rd | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Government Campus Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Government Campus?
The cheapest apartment in Government Campus is Lotus Village Senior Living which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Government Campus costs $1,656.
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 63 regular apartments in Government Campus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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