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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 W. Chimes St priced from $595. 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
W. Chimes St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$595
Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath)Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath)Studio,1BA$695
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$700
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Arnspanger: Studio 1 BathStudio,1BA$755
Elevate at Highland-Under New ManagementThe Dietzel: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$765
Fairway View1 Bedroom 1 Bath 573sq.ft.1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands-Perkins, LA

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands-Perkins area is the $0.72 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA - Furnished Model at The Villas at Riverbend in the in the Highlands-Perkins neighborhood starting from $1,075. The second greatest value Highlands-Perkins apartment is the 3 Cottage Upper Deck Model at Arlington Cottages and Townhomes starting at $999 with a $0.74 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.
The Villas at Riverbend2BR/2.5BA - Furnished2BR,2.5BA$0.72
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.74
University GrovePelican3BR,3BA$0.69
Maison Burbank2x12BR,2BA$0.67
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.61
1748 Port Dr, Unit 11748 Port Dr2BR,2BA$0.88
3076 Nicholson Dr, Unit C3076 Nicholson Dr2BR,1BA$0.74
8327 Ned Ave, Unit D8327 Ned Ave2BR,2BA$0.89
1415 Jasper Ave, Unit Apt 41415 Jasper Ave2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.78

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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 $775.

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

The cheapest apartment in Highlands-Perkins is W. Chimes St which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Highlands-Perkins costs $1,235.

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 179 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 $550 which is $685 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands-Perkins.

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