Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands-Perkins Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $400 (154 Rentals)

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The Vibe Apartments
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$770 - $1,080
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The Vibe Apartments

5116 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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1509 Highland Rd, Unit 202
$850
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1509 Highland Rd, Unit 202

1509 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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5 East Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5 East Apartments

550 Lee DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808

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Veridian Apartment Homes
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$905 - $1,225
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Veridian Apartment Homes

515 Gardere LnBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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Highlands-Perkins, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands-Perkins Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands-Perkins area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Waterside Condominiums priced from $675. Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Highlands-Perkins apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$675
Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath)Studio/1 Bath (#20 photos & #26 video)Studio,1BA$695
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Cambridge on the Green1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Camelot Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Willow View II ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
The BengalA31BR,1BA$799
West Grant St ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$800
Tiger Den Apartments1.11BR,1BA$806

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands-Perkins, LA

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands-Perkins area is the $0.74 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - TH Signature Model at Wildwood Baton Rouge in the in the Southdowns neighborhood starting from $1,129. The second greatest value Highlands-Perkins apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA - Furnished Model at The Villas at Riverbend starting at $1,100 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Highlands-Perkins neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands-Perkins apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wildwood Baton Rouge3BR/3BA - TH Signature3BR,3BA$0.74
The Villas at Riverbend2BR/2.5BA - Furnished2BR,2.5BA$0.73
Arc225D4 - 4x4 Upgraded4BR,4BA$0.55
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage3BR,3BA$0.76
University Grove3X33BR,3BA$0.70
Maison Burbank4x24BR,2BA$0.53
8911 GSRI Ave8911 GSRI Ave2BR,2BA$0.82
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.70
The Villas2 bedroom2BR,1BA$0.86
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.76

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Southwestern Baton Rouge, LA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands-Perkins Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Highlands-Perkins?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highlands-Perkins is under $806.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands-Perkins?

The cheapest apartment in Highlands-Perkins is Waterside Condominiums which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Highlands-Perkins costs $1,225.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highlands-Perkins?

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 84 regular apartments in Highlands-Perkins 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 Highlands-Perkins?

Cheap apartments in Highlands-Perkins have an average cost of $446 which is $779 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands-Perkins.

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