Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Government Campus Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (14 Rentals)

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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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Elysian III
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elysian III

1205 North StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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2045 N 3rd St

Baton RougeLA70802
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Electric Depot
1 Bedroom Apartments

Electric Depot

1509 Government StBaton Rouge, LA 70802

Government Campus, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Government Campus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Government Campus area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 2 Beds unit found at Mid City Gardens priced from $700. Lotus Village Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Government Campus apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mid City Gardens2 Bedroom Small2BR,1BA$700
Lotus Village Senior Living1bds1BR,1BA$735
Valencia ParkA31BR,1BA$931
Maritime OneOne Bed1BR,1BA$950
Lake Towers2x12BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government Campus, LA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Government Campus area is the $1.51 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at The Elias in the in the Spanish Town neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Government Campus apartment is the 1.5.1 Model at The Commerce Building starting at $1,500 with a $1.40 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Elias1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.51
The Commerce Building1.5.11BR,1BA$1.40
912 N 6th St, Unit 912912 N 6th St2BR,1BA$1.40
Lake Towers2x12BR,1BA$1.15
Onyx ResidencesOne Bedroom 829 SF1BR,1BA$1.78
Maritime OneOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Kress CondominiumsUnit 204Studio ,1BA$1.81
Mid City Gardens2 Bedroom Large2BR,1BA$0.94
Lotus Village Senior Living1bds1BR,1BA$0.97
438 Main Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80

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Government Campus, Baton Rouge, LA

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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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