
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands-Perkins Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $400 (148 Rentals)
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3132 Wyoming St

Waterside Condominiums

Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath)

1136 Aster St

1130 Aster St

Cambridge Apartments

The Villas

Cambridge on the Green
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Cambridge West Apartments

Camelot Apartments

The Establishment Apartments

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915 S 12th St

1984 Brightside Dr, Unit 102, Unit 102

The Vibe Apartments

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Elevate at Highland-Under New Management

Willow View II Apartments

Fairway View

Flat Iron
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The Bengal

West Grant St Apartments

2389 Tennessee St

El Cid Apartments

The Villas on Brightside

3262 Wyoming St, Unit C2

2544 Iowa St, Unit 2564

9131 Ridge Pecan Dr

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869 Geranium St

1738 Port Dr
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1648 Starboard Dr, Unit Sable Chase, Unit Sable Chase

1648 Starboard Dr, Unit C

Tiger Den Apartments

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Chestnut Ridge Apartments

Bienville Towers

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1654 Clear Lake Ave, Unit A, Unit A

Burbank Lofts

2151 Olive St

Normandy Village
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9131A-9149B Ridge Pecan Dr

824 E Polk St

9048 GSRI Ave, Unit A

1833 Ryder, Unit Unit 4, Unit Unit 4

The Cove at State Street

8023 Bayou Fountain Ave

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8084 Bayou Fountain Ave, Unit D, Unit D

Cottages at Corporate

Parc at Mid City

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1724 Cedar Lake Dr, Unit C, Unit C
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Highlands-Perkins, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highlands-Perkins?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands-Perkins Studio Apartments | $1,115 | $600 | $1,649 |
| Highlands-Perkins 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,114 | $550 | $2,165 |
| Highlands-Perkins 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,158 | $679 | $3,103 |
| Highlands-Perkins 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,402 | $559 | $3,800 |
| Highlands-Perkins 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $445 | $3,550 |
| Highlands-Perkins 5 Bedroom Apartments | $799 | $799 | $799 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Condominiums | Townhouse | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath) | Studio/1 Bath (#20 photos & #26 video) | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| The Villas | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Fairway View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 573sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Willow View II Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| The Vibe Apartments | The Borland: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| The Bengal | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| West Grant St Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Arc225 | D4 - 4x4 Upgraded | 4BR,4BA | $810 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands-Perkins, LA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands-Perkins area is the $0.73 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA - Furnished Model at The Villas at Riverbend in the in the Highlands-Perkins neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Highlands-Perkins apartment is the 3 Cottage Upper Deck Model at Arlington Cottages and Townhomes starting at $1,009 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Southdowns neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands-Perkins apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villas at Riverbend | 2BR/2.5BA - Furnished | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.73 |
| Arlington Cottages and Townhomes | 3 Cottage Upper Deck | 3BR,3BA | $0.75 |
| University Grove | 3X3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.70 |
| Maison Burbank | 2x1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| 8911 GSRI Ave, Unit 1307 | 8911 GSRI Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| The Oliver | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.61 |
| 8084 Bayou Fountain Ave, Unit D | 8084 Bayou Fountain Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| The Villas | 2 bedroom TH | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1648 Starboard Dr, Unit Sable Chase | 1648 Starboard Dr | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Waterside Condominiums | Townhouse | 1BR,1BA | $0.76 |
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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 $810.
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 $1,200.
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 272 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 $594 which is $606 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands-Perkins.
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