Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Government Campus Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (13 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

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 1 Bed unit found at Lake Towers priced from $825. The Hive @ 3rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $873. Here are the most affordable Government Campus apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lake Towers1x11BR,1BA$825
The Hive @ 3rd1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$873
The Elysian Apartment HomesEden1BR,1BA$875
Maritime OneOne Bed1BR,1BA$950
438 Main Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government Campus, LA

As of December 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Government Campus area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3 Bed, 3 Bath Model at The Elias in the in the Spanish Town neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Government Campus apartment is the 912 N 6th St Model at 912 N 6th St, Unit 912 starting at $1,400 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 Elias3 Bed, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.41
912 N 6th St, Unit 912912 N 6th St2BR,1BA$1.40
906 N 6th St, Unit 906906 N 6th St2BR,1BA$1.35
440 On Third ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.55
Maritime OneOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Kress CondominiumsUnit 204Studio ,1BA$1.81
The Elysian Apartment HomesEden1BR,1BA$1.34
The Hive @ 3rd1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
Lake Towers1x11BR,1BA$1.31
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 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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Government Campus?

The cheapest apartment in Government Campus is Lake Towers which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Government Campus costs $1,456.

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 21 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 $917 which is $539 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Government Campus.

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The Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Written by: Melissa Maxwell

Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and the second most populous city right after New Orleans. Like New Orleans, Baton Rouge is culturally rich and located right on the banks of the Mississippi River.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!