Cheap Homes for Rent in the Government Campus Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $900 (5 Rentals)

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1201 S 15th St

Baton RougeLA70802

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Elysian Apartment HomesEden1BR,1BA$800
Capitol View ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$850
Lake Towers2x12BR,1BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government Campus, LA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Government Campus area is the $2.18 price per square foot 22-1372 Model at 525 Lafayette in the in the Istrouma neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Government Campus apartment is the Elysium Model at The Elysian Apartment Homes starting at $1,440 with a $1.28 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.
525 Lafayette22-13722BR,2BA$2.18
The Elysian Apartment HomesElysium3BR,2BA$1.28
The Heron DowntownIberville2BR,2BA$1.72
1126 S 14th St, Unit C1126 S 14th St2BR,1BA$1.25
The Commerce Building1.11BR,1BA$2.02
Lake Towers2x12BR,1BA$1.10
Maritime OneOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Kress CondominiumsUnit 204Studio ,1BA$1.81
634 N 7th St, Unit C634 N 7th St1BR,1BA$2.13
Capitol View ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Government Campus

What type of rentals are currently available in Government Campus?

There are currently 52 Apartments for Rent in Government Campus, LA with pricing that ranges from $780 to $4,409. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Government Campus ranging from $995 to $1,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Government Campus?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Government Campus ranges from $995 to $1,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,273.

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