Cheap Homes for Rent in Highlands-Perkins Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (61 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Highlands-Perkins area of Baton Rouge.

property at 3030 Congress Blvd

$800

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$800

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$800

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3030 Congress Blvd

Baton RougeLA70808
property at 3030 Congress Blvd

$900

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$900

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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3030 Congress Blvd

Baton RougeLA70808

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property at 1672 Brightside Dr

$985

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$985

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$985

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1672 Brightside Dr, Unit C

1672 Brightside Dr
Baton RougeLA70820
property at 408 E State St

$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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408 E State St

Baton RougeLA70802
property at 418 E State St

$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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418 E State St

Baton RougeLA70802
property at 445 W Parker Blvd

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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445 W Parker Blvd

Baton RougeLA70808
property at 1201 S 15th St

$1,025

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$1,025

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1201 S 15th St

Baton RougeLA70802

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property at 3003 Greenwood Dr

$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3003 Greenwood Dr

Baton RougeLA70808
property at 408 E State St

$1,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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408 E State St

Baton RougeLA70802

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property at 418 E State St

$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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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 Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath) priced from $695. Waterside Condominiums has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Highlands-Perkins apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath)Studio/1 Bath (#20 photos & #26 video)Studio,1BA$695
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$700
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Elevate at Highland-Under New ManagementThe Dietzel: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
Fairway View1 Bedroom 1 Bath 573sq.ft.1BR,1BA$775
Willow View II ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Borland: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$798
Bienville TowersOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$798
The BengalA31BR,1BA$799
Flat IronE25BR,5BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands-Perkins, LA

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands-Perkins area is the $0.50 price per square foot 4BR/4BA - Signature Model at Wildwood Baton Rouge in the in the Southdowns neighborhood starting from $1,039. The second greatest value Highlands-Perkins apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA - Furnished Model at The Villas at Riverbend starting at $1,100 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Highlands-Perkins 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 Rouge4BR/4BA - Signature4BR,4BA$0.50
The Villas at Riverbend2BR/2.5BA - Furnished2BR,2.5BA$0.73
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.75
University GrovePelican3BR,3BA$0.70
Maison Burbank2x12BR,2BA$0.67
8911 GSRI Ave, Unit 13078911 GSRI Ave2BR,2BA$0.89
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.61
1748 Port Dr, Unit 11748 Port Dr2BR,2BA$0.88
1648 Starboard Dr, Unit Sable Chase1648 Starboard Dr2BR,1BA$0.89
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.78

Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands-Perkins

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

There are currently 340 Apartments for Rent in Highlands-Perkins, LA with pricing that ranges from $101 to $3,800. There are also 118 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Highlands-Perkins ranging from $595 to $5,000.

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 $595 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,464.

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 $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $445.

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