
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Government Campus Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (23 Rentals)
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Valencia Park

The Elysian Apartment Homes

Lake Towers

837 N 6th St, Unit 6

Maritime One
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The Hive @ 3rd

438 Main Street

1201 S 15th St

915 S 12th St

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860 France St

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1126 S 14th St, Unit C

Mid City Gardens
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Arsenal Park Apartments

Downtown Living With A Capitol View!

756 Europe St

440 On Third Apartments

The Elysian II

Elysian III

2045 3rd St
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427 Palm St
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 | $1,488 | $1,450 | $1,544 |
| Government Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $750 | $2,500 |
| Government Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $880 | $4,409 |
| Government Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,907 | $1,015 | $4,300 |
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There are currently 23 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. The Elysian Apartment Homes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Living With A Capitol View! | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| The Elysian Apartment Homes | Eden | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Lake Towers | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $940 |
| Maritime One | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Hive @ 3rd | 1C: 1 Bed / 1 Bath 735 SqFt | 1BR,1BA | $1,128 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government Campus, LA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Government Campus area is the $1.25 price per square foot 1126 S 14th St Model at 1126 S 14th St, Unit C in the in the Old South Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,185. The second greatest value Government Campus apartment is the One Bed Model at Maritime One starting at $950 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Spanish Town 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1126 S 14th St, Unit C | 1126 S 14th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Maritime One | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Kress Condominiums | Unit 204 | Studio ,1BA | $1.81 |
| Onyx Residences | One Bedroom 747 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| The Hive @ 3rd | 1C: 1 Bed / 1 Bath 735 SqFt | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| The Elysian Apartment Homes | Eden | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Lake Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 860 France St | 860 France St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 915 S 12th St, Unit C | 915 S 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Downtown Living With A Capitol View! | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
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Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,450.
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 $875, 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 10 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 $574 which is $3,426 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Government Campus.
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