
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Government Campus Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $600 (21 Rentals)
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The Elysian Apartment Homes

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Capitol View Apartments

837 N 6th St, Unit 6

Lake Towers

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438 Main Street

1201 S 15th St

915 S 12th St

2045 N 3rd St, Unit 135

2045 N 3rd St, Unit 209

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1126 S 14th St, Unit C
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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 | $1,231 | $850 | $1,537 |
| Government Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $780 | $2,500 |
| Government Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,898 | $900 | $4,409 |
| Government Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,873 | $995 | $4,300 |
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There are currently 21 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 The Elysian Apartment Homes priced from $800. Capitol View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Government Campus apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elysian Apartment Homes | Eden | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Capitol View Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Lake Towers | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $940 |
| Maritime One | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Kress Condominiums | Unit 204 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government Campus, LA
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Government Campus area is the $1.28 price per square foot Elysium Model at The Elysian Apartment Homes in the in the Istrouma neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value Government Campus apartment is the Iberville Model at The Heron Downtown starting at $1,878 with a $1.75 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elysian Apartment Homes | Elysium | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| The Heron Downtown | Iberville | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| 1126 S 14th St, Unit C | 1126 S 14th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Commerce Building | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Lake Towers | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Maritime One | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Kress Condominiums | Unit 204 | Studio ,1BA | $1.81 |
| Capitol View Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
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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 $1,878.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Government Campus?
The cheapest apartment in Government Campus is The Elysian Apartment Homes which is listed at $800, 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 5 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 $566 which is $3,434 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Government Campus.
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