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

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property at 3101 Highland Rd

$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3101 Highland Rd

Baton RougeLA70802
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The Vibe Apartments
$770 - $1,080
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$770 - $1,080
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Vibe Apartments

5116 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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property at 1122 Renova Dr

$800

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$800
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1122 Renova Dr

Baton RougeLA70820
property at 1246 Sharlo Ave

$800 - $1,700

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1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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1246 Sharlo Ave

Baton RougeLA70820
property at 8552 Rush Ave

$850

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8552 Rush Ave, Unit C Rush

8552 Rush Ave
Baton RougeLA70810

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property at 1833 Ryder

$900

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1833 Ryder, Unit 4

1833 Ryder
Baton RougeLA70810
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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
Willow View II ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Chavanne: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$780
Palmer Club1L1BR,1BA$795
Bienville TowersOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$796
The BengalA31BR,1BA$799
Wildwood Baton Rouge4BR/4BA - TH Signature4BR,4BA$799
West Grant St ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands-Perkins, LA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands-Perkins area is the $0.62 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - TH Model at Wildwood Baton Rouge in the in the Southdowns neighborhood starting from $949. The second greatest value Highlands-Perkins apartment is the 3 Cottage Model at Arlington Cottages and Townhomes starting at $1,019 with a $0.76 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wildwood Baton Rouge3BR/3BA - TH3BR,3BA$0.62
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage3BR,3BA$0.76
University Grove3X33BR,3BA$0.70
Maison Burbank4x24BR,2BA$0.58
8911 GSRI Ave8911 GSRI Ave2BR,2BA$0.82
Brightside Manor2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.98
The Villas2 bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$0.92
7734 Bles Ave, Unit B7734 Bles Ave2BR,2BA$1.00
1648 Starboard Dr, Unit Sable Chase1648 Starboard Dr2BR,1BA$0.87
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,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 $800.

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 $1,299.

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 83 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 $470 which is $829 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands-Perkins.

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