Cheap Homes for Rent in Highlands-Perkins Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $600 (71 Rentals)

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property at 564 Cotton St

$950

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$950
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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

564 Cotton St

Baton RougeLA70802
property at 408 E State St

$1,000

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$1,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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408 E State St, Unit A, Unit A

408 E State St
Baton RougeLA70802
property at 1855 Brightside Dr

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1855 Brightside Dr, Unit C, Unit C

1855 Brightside Dr
Baton RougeLA70820
property at 1201 S 15th St

$1,025

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$1,025
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$1,025

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1201 S 15th St

Baton RougeLA70802

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property at 408 E State St

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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408 E State St, Unit B, Unit B

408 E State St
Baton RougeLA70802
property at 3003 Greenwood Dr

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3003 Greenwood Dr

Baton RougeLA70808

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property at 418 E State St

$1,200

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$1,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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418 E State St, Unit b, Unit b

418 E State St
Baton RougeLA70802

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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 Studio unit found at The Vibe Apartments priced from $651. 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
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Arnspanger: Studio 1 BathStudio,1BA$651
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
Fairway View1 Bedroom 1 Bath 573sq.ft.1BR,1BA$775
Willow View II ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
West Grant St ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$800
Arc225D4 - 4x4 Upgraded4BR,4BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands-Perkins, LA

As of April 24, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villas at Riverbend2BR/2.5BA - Furnished2BR,2.5BA$0.73
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.75
University Grove3X33BR,3BA$0.70
Maison Burbank2x12BR,2BA$0.67
8911 GSRI Ave, Unit 13078911 GSRI Ave2BR,2BA$0.89
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.61
8084 Bayou Fountain Ave, Unit D8084 Bayou Fountain Ave2BR,2BA$0.88
The Villas2 bedroom TH2BR,1BA$1.00
1648 Starboard Dr, Unit Sable Chase1648 Starboard Dr2BR,1BA$0.87
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.76

Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands-Perkins

What type of rentals are currently available in Highlands-Perkins?

There are currently 336 Apartments for Rent in Highlands-Perkins, LA with pricing that ranges from $445 to $4,193. There are also 165 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Highlands-Perkins ranging from $600 to $7,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Highlands-Perkins?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Highlands-Perkins ranges from $600 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,445.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Highlands-Perkins?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Highlands-Perkins range from $559 to $4,193, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $4,445. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $445.

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