Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands-Perkins Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $450 (166 Rentals)

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The Vibe Apartments
$761 - $1,080

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Base Rent$761 - $1,080
Total Monthly Price$761 - $1,080
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Vibe Apartments

5116 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Elevate at Highland
$770 - $2,060

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Base Rent$770 - $2,060
Total Monthly Price$770 - $2,060
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Elevate at Highland

5151 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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property at 1246 Sharlo Ave
$850 - $3,500

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Base Rent$850 - $3,500
Total Monthly Price$850 - $3,500
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1246 Sharlo Ave

Baton RougeLA70820
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property at 4518 Y A Tittle Ave
$895

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Base Rent$895
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4518 Y A Tittle Ave

Baton RougeLA70820
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property at 1833 Ryder
$900

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1833 Ryder, Unit 4

1833 Ryder
Baton RougeLA70810
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property at 2266 Anne Marie Dr
$850 - $900
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2266 Anne Marie Dr

Baton RougeLA70820
property at 1717 Jade Ave
$900 - $1,000
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1717 Jade Ave

Baton RougeLA70810
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Veridian Apartment Homes
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$905 - $1,225

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Base Rent$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 4 Beds unit found at Arc225 priced from $649. Waterside Condominiums has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Highlands-Perkins apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arc225D4 - 4x4 Upgraded4BR,4BA$649
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$675
Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath)Studio/1 Bath (#20 photos & #26 video)Studio,1BA$695
The Villas2 bedroom UPS2BR,1BA$700
Palmer Club1A1BR,1BA$700
Willow View II ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Elevate at HighlandRT106_K The Dietzel: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$777
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Chavanne: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$780
Wildwood Baton Rouge4BR/4BA - TH Signature4BR,4BA$799
The BengalA31BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands-Perkins, LA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands-Perkins area is the $0.73 price per square foot 746 Europe St Model at 746 Europe St, Unit 1A in the in the Old South Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Highlands-Perkins apartment is the 2BR/2BA - Flat Model at Wildwood Baton Rouge starting at $1,359 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Downtown Baton Rouge 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.
746 Europe St, Unit 1A746 Europe St2BR,1.5BA$0.73
Wildwood Baton Rouge2BR/2BA - Flat2BR,2BA$0.88
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Duplex Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.75
University Grove3X33BR,3BA$0.75
Maison Burbank4x24BR,2BA$0.55
GM 1907 Jasper Ave2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.83
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.70
Anne Marie Drive2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.85
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highlands-Perkins?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highlands-Perkins is at Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath) listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands-Perkins Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands-Perkins Apartment is $675 at Waterside Condominiums.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highlands-Perkins Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highlands-Perkins is starting from $700 at The Villas.

What is the most affordable Highlands-Perkins Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Highlands-Perkins Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wildwood Baton Rouge and starts from $979.

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