Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greenville Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (34 Rentals)

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property at 1333 Laurel St

$700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1333 Laurel St, Unit 1331, Unit 1331

1333 Laurel St
Baton RougeLA70802

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property at 1356 N 23rd St

$900

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$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1356 N 23rd St

Baton RougeLA70802
property at 564 Cotton St

$950

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$950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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564 Cotton St

Baton RougeLA70802

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Mid City Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mid City Gardens

1690 North BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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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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Saint Rose Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Rose Place

901 Saint Rose AveBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Elysian III
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elysian III

1205 North StBaton Rouge, LA 70802

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Electric Depot
1 Bedroom Apartments

Electric Depot

1509 Government StBaton Rouge, LA 70802

Greenville, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greenville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greenville area of Baton Rouge, LA is a Studio unit found at Downtown Living With A Capitol View! priced from $850. Lake Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Greenville apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Downtown Living With A Capitol View!EfficiencyStudio,1BA$850
Lake Towers1x11BR,1BA$855
The Elysian Apartment HomesEden1BR,1BA$875
Corona ApartmentsCorona StudioStudio,1BA$895
Maritime OneOne Bed1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greenville, LA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greenville area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 438 Main Street in the in the Istrouma neighborhood starting from $1,345. The second greatest value Greenville apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Beltline Townhomes starting at $1,031 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Istrouma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greenville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
438 Main Street2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.46
Beltline Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.15
821 N 8th St821 N 8th St1BR,1BA$1.06
2325 Spain St, Unit 2325 Spain street2325 Spain St2BR,1BA$1.00
Maritime OneOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
601 Louisiana Ave, Unit B601 Louisiana Ave1BR,1BA$1.45
The Elysian Apartment HomesEden1BR,1BA$1.34
Lake Towers1x11BR,1BA$1.36
1157 S 15th St, Unit 31157 S 15th St2BR,1BA$1.48
915 S 12th St, Unit C915 S 12th St1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Greenville, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #40

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Greenville, Baton Rouge, and the greater Baton Rouge area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greenville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Greenville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greenville is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greenville?

The cheapest apartment in Greenville is Lake Towers which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Greenville costs $4,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greenville?

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 11 regular apartments in Greenville 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 Greenville?

Cheap apartments in Greenville have an average cost of $540 which is $3,460 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greenville.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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